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C40 XEF

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

122,581 mi
Last recorded122,581 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC40 XEF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 122,581 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 122,578 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play and loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2024 120,554 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 116,390 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 112,129 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 108,608 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 104,721 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 101,806 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 101,805 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on stearing box (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and middle (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside bulk head corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 20 Nov 2015 101,805 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 101,805 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 97,014 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 97,013 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 945,863 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 95,863 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 95,552 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 95,430 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 94,903 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 94,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 94,131 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 93,025 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 93,011 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 91,360 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 89,582 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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C40 XEF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 C40 XEF, 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 C40 XEF registered?

C40 XEF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 February 1986.

Is C40 XEF safe to buy?

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