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C756 GVU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

197,281 mi
Last recorded197,281 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC756 GVU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 197,281 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play UJ (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop double uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 197,247 miles

Front Steering column universal joint insecure lower UJ (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play UJ (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop double uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 195,836 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2024 191,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushs (hocky stick) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushs (hocky stick ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 187,154 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 19 May 2022 185,065 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 185,055 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function steering damper (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2021 184,065 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 182,935 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 182,644 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 185,984 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 185,974 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 177,009 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 94,760 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 91,166 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 88,801 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 86,455 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 295,970 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 292,695 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 287,125 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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C756 GVU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C756 GVU, 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 C756 GVU registered?

C756 GVU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C756 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C756 GVU shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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