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C83 RBV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

55,372 mi
Last recorded55,372 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC83 RBV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 55,372 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

oil leak on n/s/f on to chassis and lower suspension arm

Pass 16 Jun 2022 55,219 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 54,816 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 54,183 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 54,174 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 53,528 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 53,027 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 52,521 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 51,948 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 51,837 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front tyre starting to deform

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 50,981 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 50,981 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 48,668 miles

(A) frame ball joint has slight play

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 45,535 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 42,313 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 42,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 38,355 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 38,353 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 33,970 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 30,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 26,366 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 22,567 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 22,565 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 13,943 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 10,281 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 10,281 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C83 RBV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 C83 RBV, 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 C83 RBV registered?

C83 RBV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C83 RBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C83 RBV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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