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C162 XLO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,240 mi
Last recorded116,240 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC162 XLO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 116,240 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

underside of vehicle is slightly corroded.

Fail 17 Feb 2014 116,228 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

underside of vehicle is slightly corroded.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 73,341 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all 4 tyres have perished sidewalls

Pass 19 Sep 2011 69,108 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 63,231 miles

All four tyres are cut and going out of shape.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 55,917 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 55,917 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 51,208 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 48,302 miles

Oil leak

oil warning light on

Fail 6 Sep 2007 48,298 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

oil warning light on

Pass 6 Jul 2006 45,943 miles

rear seats comprise of four seats that face inwards

Fail 6 Jul 2006 45,904 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

rear seats comprise of four seats that face inwards

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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C162 XLO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C162 XLO, 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 C162 XLO registered?

C162 XLO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C162 XLO safe to buy?

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