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C139 WLX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

165,949 mi
Last recorded165,949 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC139 WLX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 165,949 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 164,207 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 163,893 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 163,237 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 163,215 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 163,197 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 163,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 163,188 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 163,188 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 163,188 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 163,185 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 163,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 163,185 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 163,185 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 163,179 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 163,112 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 163,112 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 163,093 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 163,061 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 162,446 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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C139 WLX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 C139 WLX, 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 C139 WLX registered?

C139 WLX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1986.

Is C139 WLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C139 WLX shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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