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C581 SRB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,409 mi
Last recorded165,409 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2021
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC581 SRB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2021 165,409 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 163,808 miles

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

chassis covered in sealer general under body corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2019 163,758 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play insecure in steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

chassis covered in sealer general under body corrosion

Pass 23 Mar 2018 160,161 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 160,142 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 157,564 miles

All chassis/under body heavily covered in underseal

All suspension componants heavily corroded

Nearside Front Bulkhead panel under window excessively corrodeed

Offside Front Play in hub/bearing assembly

Oil leaks

Poor headlamp beam images

Fail 27 Mar 2017 157,544 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All chassis/under body heavily covered in underseal

All suspension componants heavily corroded

Nearside Front Bulkhead panel under window excessively corrodeed

Offside Front Play in hub/bearing assembly

Oil leaks

Poor headlamp beam images

Pass 21 Mar 2016 154,551 miles

all coil springs rusty

oil leak from nearside front wheel hub

slight imbalance on rear brakes

wear in both front hub balls

Pass 19 Mar 2015 150,910 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both front trackor seals leaking

diesel pump damp

nearside rear metal brake pipe rusty

nearside rear tyre slight bulge on outer sidewall

play in both front tie rod bar ends

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Mar 2014 147,751 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 146,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 144,135 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 140,911 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front tyres slightly worn low

both rear tyres slightly worn low

slight play in nearside front track rod

Pass 15 Mar 2010 136,576 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

nearside rear hub seal leaking

Pass 31 Mar 2009 132,117 miles

brake pedal travel reqs attn

Pass 3 Apr 2008 128,407 miles

All Rear Seats Folded Down

All Suspension Mounting Bushes Perishing

Engine Oil Leaks

Slight play In Both Front Wheel Bearings

Transfer Box Oil Leaks

Fail 2 Apr 2008 128,399 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

All Rear Seats Folded Down

All Suspension Mounting Bushes Perishing

Engine Oil Leaks

Slight play In Both Front Wheel Bearings

Transfer Box Oil Leaks

Pass 3 Apr 2007 120,627 miles

Oil leak

both front discs rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2006 115,730 miles

engine and gear box oil leack

near side front hub coverd in grase

off side front road spring rusty

off side front steering ball joint rubber split

rear exhaust box slightly blowing and rusty

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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C581 SRB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 C581 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

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What year was C581 SRB registered?

C581 SRB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C581 SRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C581 SRB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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