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C396 XVC

1986 Land Rover Defender

Brown Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

93,559 mi
Last recorded93,559 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC396 XVC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 93,559 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 93,368 miles

All tyres perished

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 93,247 miles

All tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Aug 2022 93,121 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 92,856 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 92,790 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 92,735 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 92,647 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 92,523 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

parts of body and chassis have slight corrosion

Pass 11 May 2013 92,205 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 92,202 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 91,834 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 91,687 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 90,941 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 90,941 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 89,944 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 89,241 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 87,651 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 86,089 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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C396 XVC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 C396 XVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C396 XVC registered?

C396 XVC is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 March 1986.

Is C396 XVC safe to buy?

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