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C122 XCJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,424 mi
Last recorded55,424 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC122 XCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 55,424 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Aug 2009 55,424 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 52,393 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 52,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 49,089 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 49,089 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 45,574 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 45,574 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 41,800 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2005 41,800 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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C122 XCJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C122 XCJ, 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 C122 XCJ registered?

C122 XCJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 1986.

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