MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,672 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear facing track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle ball (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front axle has slight leak at ball
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty switch broken and no tell tail (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition no silencers fitted to exhaust causing exssive noise (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
main beam tell tale light inoprative
n/s side indecater fitted is not working
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective bolts loose (6.1.2 (a))
steering box drop arm boot split
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective bolts loose (6.1.2 (a))
steering box drop arm boot split
Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective lower shock absorber nut (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front suspension locking device ineffective lower shock absorber nut (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Steering locking device missing drag link end (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C131 XCJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 C131 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 C131 XCJ registered?
C131 XCJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 1986.
Is C131 XCJ safe to buy?
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