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C169 XNX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

176,579 mi
Last recorded176,579 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC169 XNX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 176,579 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 176,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2023 176,554 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 176,306 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 170,531 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 160,775 miles

visual repairs torear chassie and main chassie

Pass 28 Nov 2018 156,390 miles

Chassis / suspension components corroded

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Front prop shaft, where shaft extends with suspension travel (Boot torn).

Indicator switch faulty when flash function oppereted (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery tray area under passenger seat corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead slightly corroded by pedal box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Viscous cooling fan not fitted to engine

Fail 28 Nov 2018 156,390 miles

Chassis / suspension components corroded

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Front prop shaft, where shaft extends with suspension travel (Boot torn).

Indicator switch faulty when flash function oppereted (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Battery tray area under passenger seat corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead slightly corroded by pedal box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Viscous cooling fan not fitted to engine

Pass 1 Dec 2017 149,509 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Battery tray underneath passenger seat holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Bulkhead corroded around pedal mounting box on inside of cab but not excessive

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

Viscous cooling fan not fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2017 149,509 miles

Central Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Bolt in crossmember underneath gearbox insecure/bolts loose (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Battery tray underneath passenger seat holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Bulkhead corroded around pedal mounting box on inside of cab but not excessive

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

Viscous cooling fan not fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2016 145,626 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Slight oil leak around hub from axle

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Body outrigger under pedal area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Slight oil leak around hub from axle

Offside Rear Tyre perished but no cords exposed

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 145,626 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Slight oil leak around hub from axle

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Body outrigger under pedal area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Slight oil leak around hub from axle

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure Trailing arm to axle mount (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre perished but no cords exposed

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 144,771 miles

nearside centre body support corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2015 144,771 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside centre body support corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2014 144,771 miles

Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

centre body supports corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2013 137,572 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 137,572 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 132,050 miles

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

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 132,061 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 132,023 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 130,177 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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C169 XNX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 C169 XNX, 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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C169 XNX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 January 1986.

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