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C909 SRB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

209,473 mi
Last recorded209,473 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC909 SRB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2025 209,473 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 207,471 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 199,161 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 190,520 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 174,155 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 161,247 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 160,077 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 151,607 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 139,748 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 127,835 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 116,089 miles

all four tyres deteriorated

oil leaks from engine

slight play in steering u/j

Pass 23 May 2011 102,196 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 90,102 miles

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 75,955 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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C909 SRB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C909 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 C909 SRB registered?

C909 SRB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C909 SRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C909 SRB shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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