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C832 SRB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

232,316 mi
Last recorded232,316 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC832 SRB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 232,316 miles

Offside Front Lower front panhard rod bushes worn

Pass 18 Nov 2024 232,084 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 231,937 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 231,099 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 231,079 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 230,671 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front part (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 230,017 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 228,813 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 228,077 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 227,488 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 226,636 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 226,445 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 220,588 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 212,726 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 204,508 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2011 195,887 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 188,349 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 184,690 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 194,495 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 187,523 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 178,906 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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C832 SRB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 C832 SRB, 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 C832 SRB registered?

C832 SRB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C832 SRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C832 SRB shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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