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C963 VUY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,355 mi
Last recorded114,355 miles
Recorded on19 May 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC963 VUY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2018 114,355 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 113,995 miles

oil misting on o/s/f hub seal

oil misting on steering box

slight engine oil leak

slight oil leak from front and rear diffs

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 18 May 2016 113,524 miles

slight oil leak from engine

slight oil leak from front diff

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 30 May 2015 113,443 miles

fuel misting on filter housing

hazard lights have intermittant fault

rear tyres starting to perish and misshape

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 112,932 miles
Fail 31 May 2014 112,932 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2013 112,368 miles

engine oil leak.

o/s rear bump stop missing.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 111,565 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2012 111,555 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2011 110,432 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 109,170 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 107,953 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 107,147 miles

Tyres cracked on sidewalls

Pass 14 Jun 2007 105,071 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 101,638 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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C963 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 C963 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 C963 VUY registered?

C963 VUY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C963 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C963 VUY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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