MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,910 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front floor to bulkhead corroded and repaired previously
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fuel system component leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Steering column universal joint insecure lower (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box idler arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front G bar bushes slightly deteriorated
slight play in all wheel bearings
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C856 SRB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 C856 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.
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What year was C856 SRB registered?
C856 SRB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 1986.
Is C856 SRB safe to buy?
The MOT history for C856 SRB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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