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C127 XCJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,170 mi
Last recorded131,170 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC127 XCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 131,170 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 125,125 miles
Pass 13 May 2024 120,261 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 115,661 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 111,318 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 111,318 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 105,369 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2020 98,821 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 93,316 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting tops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service brake reading just above limit

Fail 4 Jun 2019 93,316 miles

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when nearside is on (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mounting tops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 93,316 miles

Brake performance not tested due to rear suspension (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction both wipers (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper insecure not bolted down (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected both rear spring mounts broken and corroded and on rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front shocker mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 92,130 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 92,010 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 89,785 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 89,777 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 84,308 miles

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

oil leak from transmission

Fail 21 Oct 2013 84,306 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

oil leak from transmission

Pass 24 Nov 2012 77,910 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 77,275 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 75,925 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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C127 XCJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C127 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C127 XCJ registered?

C127 XCJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C127 XCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C127 XCJ shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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