MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,254 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C289 XDX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 C289 XDX, 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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How do I check the history of C289 XDX?
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What year was C289 XDX registered?
C289 XDX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 May 1986.
Is C289 XDX safe to buy?
The MOT history for C289 XDX shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does C289 XDX have outstanding finance?
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