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C420 LOX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

255,215 mi
Last recorded255,215 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC420 LOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2024 255,215 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 255,204 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 251,967 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 251,947 miles

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 244,606 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 239,177 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 231,735 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 231,735 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2014 226,128 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 217,685 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 217,682 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2012 209,850 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 24 Feb 2012 209,848 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 17 Feb 2011 199,825 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 199,817 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2008 194,331 miles

nearside rear bumpstop missing

Fail 23 May 2008 194,319 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

nearside rear bumpstop missing

Pass 22 Sep 2006 192,603 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 192,603 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 192,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 192,460 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 192,460 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2005 186,658 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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C420 LOX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C420 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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C420 LOX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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