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C783 RFE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

4,372 mi
Last recorded4,372 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC783 RFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 4,372 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2025 3,984 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2024 2,909 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 2,696 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2023 2,695 miles

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

propshaft bolts to front axle possibly not fully tight

Pass 18 May 2018 2,426 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2017 2,169 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 2,169 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 1,989 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

oil leaks

Pass 13 Apr 2015 1,359 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 741 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2014 738 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2013 6 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2013 6 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2013 3 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2012 199,999 miles

nearside and offside front floor sections have corrosion but have been weld repaired from inside cab

Fail 25 Jan 2011 199,990 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

front discs corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 25 Jan 2011 199,990 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 10 Nov 2009 198,007 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 195,135 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 189,892 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2008 189,745 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2007 185,476 miles

front panhard rod offside bush worn

offside front and rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Feb 2006 53,806 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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C783 RFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 C783 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 C783 RFE registered?

C783 RFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C783 RFE safe to buy?

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