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C898 SRB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,532 mi
Last recorded92,532 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC898 SRB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 92,532 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 80,117 miles

Nearside Rear mud flap very loose

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 79,823 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective feed pipe soft and flattens on vacuum (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear mud flap very loose

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 65,681 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 65,433 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 59,094 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box, advise further investigation. (2.1.5 (a))

n/s/r & n/s/f bump stops missing.

Fail 3 Aug 2022 59,089 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box, advise further investigation. (2.1.5 (a))

n/s/r & n/s/f bump stops missing.

Pass 27 Jul 2021 58,111 miles

Offside Front drive flange bolt missing

Fail 22 Jul 2021 58,098 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit one in the bed (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier main battery under seat (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 58,075 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2019 57,983 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre front ()

Pass 7 Nov 2018 55,179 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 55,178 miles

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

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

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))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 52,284 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 50,000 miles

Corrosion to vehicle underside

N/S/R bump stop missing

O/S/R tyre tread cracked

Servo pipe cracked/perished

Fail 8 Jul 2016 50,000 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Side repeater missing Both (1.4.A.2b)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member n/s/r (6.6.6)

N/S/R bump stop missing

O/S/R tyre tread cracked

Servo pipe cracked/perished

Pass 18 Jun 2015 48,957 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 40,502 miles

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

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

general corrosion to underside

Fail 27 Jun 2014 40,502 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

general corrosion to underside

Pass 28 Jun 2013 39,377 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 39,349 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 28,424 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 15 Jun 2012 28,410 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 20 Jun 2011 164,481 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 16,475 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 12,958 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 8,817 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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C898 SRB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C898 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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C898 SRB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 May 1986.

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