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C808 RFE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

192,764 mi
Last recorded192,764 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC808 RFE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 192,764 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 192,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 189,968 miles

Nearside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 187,917 miles

Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 186,126 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 183,592 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 179,731 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 174,308 miles

Driver seatbelt damaged

Parking brake has little reserve travel

battery box floor corroded through

engine oil leak

front registration plate partially obscured

passenger seatbelt damaged

rear diff oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2017 174,308 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

passenger seatbelt damaged

rear diff oil leak

Driver seatbelt damaged

Parking brake has little reserve travel

battery box floor corroded through

engine oil leak

front registration plate partially obscured

Pass 29 Sep 2016 168,983 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 168,983 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 164,504 miles

rear axle centre ball joint has slight movement and dust cover deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2014 159,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 155,232 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 155,232 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 149,963 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 145,442 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 141,290 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 135,017 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 128,053 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 121,717 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 121,717 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

damp around n/s/r brake back plate

slight brake bind to o/s/r

Pass 1 Aug 2006 110,893 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

n/s/r bump stop deteriorating

o/s/f tyre wall starting to deteriorate

slight dampness on n/s/r back plate

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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C808 RFE 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 82.6%.

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 C808 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C808 RFE registered?

C808 RFE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C808 RFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C808 RFE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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