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C475 SRB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,680 mi
Last recorded100,680 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC475 SRB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 100,680 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 93,999 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 85,309 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 77,802 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 71,676 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 64,644 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 58,276 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 54,385 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier carrier box corroded (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 49,594 miles

Nearside Rear slight oil leak on brake backplate

Pass 27 Mar 2017 44,476 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 37,011 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 32,376 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 27,957 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 24,106 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

some corrosion on underbody

Pass 19 Mar 2012 17,598 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 11,119 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 5,516 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 115,563 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 104,616 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 92,869 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 79,443 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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C475 SRB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C475 SRB, 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 C475 SRB?

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What year was C475 SRB registered?

C475 SRB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C475 SRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C475 SRB shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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