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A17 XLO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,424 mi
Last recorded115,424 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 XLO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2025 115,424 miles

Vehicle has been modified for offroad use

Pass 27 Jan 2024 114,731 miles

Vehicle has been modified for offroad use

Pass 21 Jan 2023 114,271 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 113,271 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 99,108 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 97,009 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 91,128 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 117,134 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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A17 XLO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 A17 XLO, 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 A17 XLO registered?

A17 XLO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is A17 XLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 XLO shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A17 XLO have outstanding finance?

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