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C687 SRB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

18,261 mi
Last recorded18,261 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC687 SRB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 18,261 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 16,610 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 14,537 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 12,013 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 10,277 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine , gear box , transfer box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

surface corrosion offside front inner wheel arch

Pass 3 Jun 2021 7,966 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gear box , transfer box , front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 7,962 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gear box , transfer box , front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 5,826 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 5,132 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 4,019 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 3,292 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 2,280 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 1,171 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 577 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 49 miles

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

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

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

heavy surface perishing to nearside front and offside front brake hoses

Pass 17 Apr 2012 329,787 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake disc slightly contaminated

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 329,787 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake disc slightly contaminated

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 328,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 311,772 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 292,369 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 272,343 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear registration plates deteriorating

slight damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Mar 2008 246,843 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 217,785 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 194,515 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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C687 SRB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 C687 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 C687 SRB registered?

C687 SRB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C687 SRB safe to buy?

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