MOT Status
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131,170 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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
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))
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))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
oil leak from transmission
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
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
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