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C155 RBV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,198 mi
Last recorded41,198 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC155 RBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 41,198 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 40,786 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 40,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Filter. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 40,439 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 40,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Kick up on wrong side. (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Kick up on wrong side. (4.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2006 28,225 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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C155 RBV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C155 RBV, 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.

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What year was C155 RBV registered?

C155 RBV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C155 RBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C155 RBV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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