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C745 CRU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

207,694 mi
Last recorded207,694 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC745 CRU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 207,694 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 200,383 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2025 200,375 miles

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 192,794 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2024 192,792 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 186,762 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive STEERING BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE / GEARBOX Etc NOT CONSIDERD EXCESSIVE

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 186,762 miles

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP ARM (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive STEERING BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE / GEARBOX Etc NOT CONSIDERD EXCESSIVE

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 181,676 miles

Emits white smoke from exhaust but not considered excessive

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

Steering box drop arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 174,909 miles

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

emits white smoke from exhaust but not considerd excessive

park brake travel high

Pass 17 Jul 2020 168,071 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 168,063 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking A PUMP?! (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A FRAME (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively insufficient sweep (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

p/steering belt loose

Pass 11 Dec 2019 167,410 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2019 167,410 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 165,580 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 163,654 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 159,725 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 119,198 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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C745 CRU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 C745 CRU, 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 C745 CRU registered?

C745 CRU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C745 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C745 CRU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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