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C101 XVC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

107,465 mi
Last recorded107,465 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC101 XVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 107,465 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 106,884 miles

oil leak under the vehicle.

Pass 8 Feb 2024 106,518 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 105,597 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 104,415 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 102,754 miles

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

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 12 Feb 2020 100,463 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 97,349 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 94,341 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 94,287 miles

Nearside Front Outer Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced axle bracket (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1h)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member in three places (6.6.6)

rear axle top ball joint has play

rear light lenses faded

rear number plate is poor

Pass 20 Jun 2015 93,543 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 93,525 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 92,126 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

surface corosion on floor to bulkhead near side front by body mount area

Fail 16 Jun 2014 92,120 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

surface corosion on floor to bulkhead near side front by body mount area

Pass 18 Jun 2013 89,641 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 85,369 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 82,990 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front bumper bar corroded

rear tyres serface cracking

Pass 13 May 2010 79,865 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear crossmember is corroded

Pass 15 May 2009 77,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 77,022 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 77,022 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 75,962 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 75,962 miles

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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C101 XVC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 C101 XVC, 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 C101 XVC registered?

C101 XVC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C101 XVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C101 XVC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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