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C224 LOX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,962 mi
Last recorded108,962 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC224 LOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 108,962 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 96,934 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 96,934 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 96,286 miles

underside of vehicle rusty, general corrosion

vehicle very dirty muddy underside

Fail 10 Feb 2020 96,286 miles

Fuel system component leaking pipe on engine lift pump leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle rusty, general corrosion

vehicle very dirty muddy underside

Pass 18 Mar 2019 95,283 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 95,283 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front foot well corroded but not within a prescribed area

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 94,941 miles

general corrosion all over chassis . very good condition for age

Pass 18 Feb 2017 94,390 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Feb 2016 93,301 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 91,440 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 88,800 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2012 86,164 miles

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

engine has oil leak

front flexible brake hoses have corroded ferrules

front of vehicle has no centre seat or belt fitted but does have cusions fitted that could be used to sit on

offside front tyre has perished and split but not through to cords

Fail 6 Dec 2012 86,164 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine has oil leak

front flexible brake hoses have corroded ferrules

front of vehicle has no centre seat or belt fitted but does have cusions fitted that could be used to sit on

offside front tyre has perished and split but not through to cords

Pass 22 Sep 2007 30,046 miles

Bad engine oil leak.

Front propshaft gaiter torn.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside track rod end gaiter torn.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 30,046 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 30,046 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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C224 LOX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 C224 LOX, 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 C224 LOX registered?

C224 LOX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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