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C929 SRB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

297,373 mi
Last recorded297,373 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC929 SRB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 297,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar and bulkhead (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar and bulkhead (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 294,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A Pillar and bulkhead (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A Pillar and bulkhead (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 291,614 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar and bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar and bulkhead corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 288,470 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread no cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A Pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear Prop rear UJ Play (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 283,805 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A Pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 279,898 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A Pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced A Pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 277,690 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 264,583 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 252,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 234,461 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 211,793 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 188,564 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 188,564 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2014 170,333 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 159,226 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2012 151,704 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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C929 SRB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 C929 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 C929 SRB registered?

C929 SRB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C929 SRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C929 SRB shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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