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C698 SRB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

200,003 mi
Last recorded200,003 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC698 SRB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 200,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 197,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between downpipe and centre pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 196,346 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 196,338 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Rigid to braided line union (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 196,191 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both front bubs slightly damp

Pass 26 Aug 2021 195,520 miles

Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 195,137 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 195,134 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 194,399 miles

Exhaust mounting defective all rubbers splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2019 194,396 miles

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Exhaust mounting defective all rubbers splitting (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake warning light intermitantly n/w

Pass 20 Aug 2018 193,380 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 192,354 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 188,650 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 4 Apr 2014 186,820 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2014 186,806 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Oil leak

both front brake discs corroded

n/s/r brake pipe corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2013 185,334 miles

Rear exhaust corroded,front disks corroded,slight play in nsf bearing.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 176,792 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

o/s/f floor holed floor to pedal rise

Pass 23 Aug 2008 176,412 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 175,783 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 174,469 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 173,239 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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C698 SRB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 C698 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.

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What year was C698 SRB registered?

C698 SRB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C698 SRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C698 SRB shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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