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C756 NVK

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

71,029 mi
Last recorded71,029 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC756 NVK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 71,029 miles

exhaust flange loose

Pass 7 Mar 2025 70,607 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 70,039 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 70,039 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 69,331 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 69,331 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 68,913 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 68,913 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 68,010 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 67,299 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 66,294 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 66,294 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 61,903 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive panhard rod mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn front joint ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 58,501 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 57,852 miles

Body has slight corrosion crossmember below gearbox (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear tub floor crossmember (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion 2 parts of chassis (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 56,747 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 56,165 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 55,218 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 54,416 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 53,368 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 53,368 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 50,217 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 50,216 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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 NVK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NVK, 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

How do I check the history of C756 NVK?

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What year was C756 NVK registered?

C756 NVK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 1986.

Is C756 NVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C756 NVK shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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