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C5 REU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,318 mi
Last recorded88,318 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 REU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 88,318 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 88,318 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 87,640 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2023 87,640 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 85,307 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 82,593 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 82,262 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 77,701 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 75,843 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 73,473 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 71,107 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 69,106 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 69,092 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 66,526 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 64,774 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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C5 REU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C5 REU, 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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What year was C5 REU registered?

C5 REU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 May 1986.

Is C5 REU safe to buy?

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