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C923 VLB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

113,950 mi
Last recorded113,950 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC923 VLB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 113,950 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 111,550 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 109,727 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 108,040 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 106,254 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 103,740 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 102,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 101,150 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 May 2018 99,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2018 99,828 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 98,202 miles

slight oil leak everywhere

Pass 28 Apr 2016 96,316 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 94,619 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 90,313 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 90,313 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 88,222 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 12 May 2011 85,821 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 83,595 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 81,390 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 79,303 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2007 76,869 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2006 74,667 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

oil leak

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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C923 VLB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C923 VLB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C923 VLB?

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What year was C923 VLB registered?

C923 VLB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 April 1986.

Is C923 VLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C923 VLB shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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