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C763 RFE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

114,487 mi
Last recorded114,487 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC763 RFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 114,487 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 114,122 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 113,871 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 113,668 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 113,667 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 113,540 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 113,540 miles

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

Front Lower Steering column universal joint locking device ineffective loose bolt (2.1.3 (d))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 112,584 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear chassis heavily corroded and laminated rear (2.4.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 109,981 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear and ferrals (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 109,981 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mounting turrets each side (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and rear and ferrals (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 108,972 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 107,956 miles

Both rear top shocker bushes perished

Pass 11 Aug 2012 106,194 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 78,204 miles

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

chassis corroding slightly

rear prop shaft uj excessive play

Pass 27 Aug 2010 74,350 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 74,095 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

condition of rear shockaborbers top mounting borderline.

corrosion on chassis rails .

Pass 8 Sep 2009 65,745 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 65,745 miles

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

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 57,779 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 57,773 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 53,117 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 48,364 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 48,364 miles

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

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

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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C763 RFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 C763 RFE, 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 C763 RFE registered?

C763 RFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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