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C755 SRB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

93,084 mi
Last recorded93,084 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC755 SRB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 93,084 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 92,607 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 92,254 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 91,994 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 91,019 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 89,811 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 88,932 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 88,334 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 87,430 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 86,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wipers smearing slightly

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 86,533 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 84,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 82,990 miles

Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 82,074 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight play in steering box assembly.

Fail 31 May 2011 82,054 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight play in steering box assembly.

Pass 1 Jun 2010 80,415 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside seatbelt has slight marking in webbing. Not sufficient to weaken or obstruct operation of belt.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 3 Apr 2009 78,875 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 77,072 miles

Centre exhaust pipe deteriorated around mounting brackets. Still secure and no leaks.

Hazard warning lamp switch fitted to vehicle, but does not appear to be connected to indicator system. Vehicle declared manufactured during 1986, uncertain of exact date.

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

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

Nearside front axle swivel damp with oil.

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear mounted fuel sedimentor damp.

Slight compliance in front radius arm front bushes.

Pass 20 Nov 2006 74,638 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 74,541 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 69,340 miles

Both sides upper swivel pins have slight play.

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Outer handbrake cable showing signs of stretching and fatigue near drum end.

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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C755 SRB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 C755 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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How do I check the history of C755 SRB?

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What year was C755 SRB registered?

C755 SRB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C755 SRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C755 SRB shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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