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C388 LCX

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,732 mi
Last recorded84,732 miles
Recorded on28 May 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC388 LCX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2022 84,732 miles
Fail 28 May 2022 84,732 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2021 83,404 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 222,422 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 May 2018 222,398 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 May 2017 221,931 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 220,698 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear floor corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2015 219,298 miles

vehicle heavily mudded

Pass 15 Nov 2013 217,831 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 216,739 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2012 216,739 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 214,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 3 Sep 2010 214,140 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 212,630 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 212,630 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2007 138,301 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 136,269 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 136,269 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front and rear anti roll bars not fitted

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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C388 LCX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,496cc 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 C388 LCX, 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 C388 LCX registered?

C388 LCX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 1986.

Is C388 LCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C388 LCX 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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