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C437 LOX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

122,658 mi
Last recorded122,658 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC437 LOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2024 122,658 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 119,803 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 117,829 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 117,538 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive water (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel housing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 113,491 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security lower baulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 109,380 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose floor area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 106,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion inner bulkhead area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play also weeping (2.5.A.3b)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers side (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering uj (2.2.A.1a)

battery under cover unable to check battery condition or security

Fail 1 Feb 2018 106,053 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded and tail section missing (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion inner bulkhead area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play also weeping (2.5.A.3b)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers side (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering uj (2.2.A.1a)

battery under cover unable to check battery condition or security

Pass 27 Jan 2017 102,371 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion bulkhead area (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion kick panel/floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play swivel joint ball joints (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 100,323 miles

vehicle been black under sealed

Pass 28 Nov 2014 100,293 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2013 100,087 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 96,509 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 92,651 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 88,366 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 87,969 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 86,431 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 78,430 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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C437 LOX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 C437 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 C437 LOX registered?

C437 LOX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C437 LOX safe to buy?

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