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C267 RBV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

196,918 mi
Last recorded196,918 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC267 RBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 196,918 miles

Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most underneath (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy all (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 192,072 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

No centre seat fitted

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 20 May 2025 192,065 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Side repeater missing both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

No centre seat fitted

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 184,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2023 178,253 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 172,709 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 168,907 miles
Pass 26 May 2020 162,648 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 158,323 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 153,602 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 148,509 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 142,404 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 136,223 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 131,866 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 128,290 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 124,200 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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C267 RBV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 C267 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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C267 RBV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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