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C265 CFG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

119,067 mi
Last recorded119,067 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC265 CFG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 119,067 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear chassis above bump stop corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2025 118,997 miles

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

Rear Reg plate slightly obstructed by the ladder

Pass 17 May 2024 118,808 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all tyres 10 years

Fail 13 May 2024 118,805 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all tyres 10 years

Pass 20 May 2023 118,554 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2022 118,357 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 118,082 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 117,619 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 116,830 miles

Centre stop lamp dim

number plate light effected by indicator

Pass 26 Mar 2018 115,909 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 115,909 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 113,931 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 23 Apr 2016 112,700 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 110,766 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 109,273 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 107,761 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 106,754 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 104,700 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 104,439 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2010 104,439 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2009 103,573 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 22 Mar 2008 102,130 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 101,108 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 101,108 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate damaged

Pass 18 Mar 2006 98,767 miles

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

slight play in o/s and n/s front hubs

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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C265 CFG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 C265 CFG, 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 C265 CFG registered?

C265 CFG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 July 1986.

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