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C265 GYB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Gold Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,088 mi
Last recorded143,088 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC265 GYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 143,088 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 141,996 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 140,904 miles

Coil spring corroded all front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and offside upper bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 139,343 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper 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))

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

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

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 139,240 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper 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))

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

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

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

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 136,845 miles

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

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

gearbox rear oilseal leaking

Pass 12 Sep 2020 136,056 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 135,092 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 135,086 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2018 132,756 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2017 127,866 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 127,851 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions and perished (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 3 Nov 2007 126,476 miles

front no plate showing showing signs of contamination starting

o/s/f hub slight up and down movment starting

Pass 4 Nov 2006 125,348 miles

age related cracking starting on both rear tyre walls

contamination staring on front n/plate

slight up and down moment on front o/s/hub

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 GYB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GYB, 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 C265 GYB?

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What year was C265 GYB registered?

C265 GYB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 March 1986.

Is C265 GYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C265 GYB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C265 GYB have outstanding finance?

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