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C885 SRB

1986 Land Rover 4X4

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

238,089 mi
Last recorded238,089 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC885 SRB
MakeLand Rover
Model4X4
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 238,089 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 238,019 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 1 not working, 1 extremely dim. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm Driver's seat belt. (7.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Lower steering column UJ to steering box slightly loose. Repair advised.

Pass 18 Jul 2025 235,894 miles

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

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 12 Jul 2025 235,871 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn swivel pin/king pin (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting as marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 18 Jul 2024 234,139 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 232,301 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 227,587 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 224,624 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 224,624 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 224,624 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear over chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn axle rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear earth strap broken

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

handbrake only just met limit

Pass 7 Apr 2018 224,624 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 224,624 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 224,624 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 224,624 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 224,624 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 224,624 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 224,624 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 224,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 220,125 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 220,125 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 188,592 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 4X4?

Based on 1,085 MOT tests across 111 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
1,229
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
111
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 29
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 25
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 24
Brake pipe excessively corroded 22
Stop lamp not working 19
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C885 SRB is a 1986 Land Rover 4X4 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

The most common reason a Land Rover 4X4 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C885 SRB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 4X4 typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 40 years old, this Land Rover 4X4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C885 SRB registered?

C885 SRB is a 1986 Land Rover 4X4, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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The MOT history for C885 SRB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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