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C955 VUY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,480 mi
Last recorded134,480 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC955 VUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 134,480 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 133,734 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leak from front of engine

oil leak on gearbox

Fail 17 Jan 2015 133,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

oil leak from front of engine

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 6 Jan 2014 132,510 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight webbing damage to n/s/f and o/s/f seat belts.

Fail 2 Jan 2014 132,508 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight webbing damage to n/s/f and o/s/f seat belts.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 131,469 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

dampness on steering box.

oil leak on engine.

slight play in lower steering column u.j.

Fail 8 Jan 2013 131,469 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

dampness on steering box.

exhaust fouling body at rear.

oil leak on engine.

slight play in lower steering column u.j.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 130,326 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 130,326 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 127,338 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 127,309 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2010 126,296 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 124,091 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 120,802 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 120,802 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 115,122 miles

near side mirror glass cracked

Pass 10 Apr 2006 109,669 miles

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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C955 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C955 VUY, 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

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What year was C955 VUY registered?

C955 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C955 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C955 VUY shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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