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C373 LOX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

305,197 mi
Last recorded305,197 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC373 LOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 305,197 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 303,697 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 301,325 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 301,298 miles

Fuel system component leaking from pump ? (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested n/s lamp inopp. (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 301,221 miles

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 301,027 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering box misting oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 301,010 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))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 301,010 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 6 Jul 2013 296,604 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 296,602 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 287,395 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 277,001 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 266,101 miles

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

Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 254,209 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 254,209 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 248,799 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 234,717 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 216,254 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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C373 LOX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C373 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 C373 LOX registered?

C373 LOX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C373 LOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C373 LOX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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