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C576 RBD

1986 Land Rover Defender

Orange Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,650 mi
Last recorded120,650 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC576 RBD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 120,650 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 120,426 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 134,508 miles

all brake pipes starting to corrode

underside of the vehicle is in a dirty and corroded condition

Pass 18 Dec 2012 107,148 miles

corrosion to various areas of vehicle chassis

Fail 17 Dec 2012 107,139 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to various areas of vehicle chassis

Fail 29 Aug 2012 106,785 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

air filter box incomplete

brake pedal rubber worn

centre cross member has a bolt missing

exhaust mounts of temporary type

steering damper bushes worn

wipers slightly insecure

Pass 21 Sep 2011 104,408 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 104,395 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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C576 RBD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C576 RBD, 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

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What year was C576 RBD registered?

C576 RBD is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 April 1986.

Is C576 RBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C576 RBD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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