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C441 XFA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

220,443 mi
Last recorded220,443 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC441 XFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 220,443 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 216,670 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 214,336 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 214,306 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking fuel leak (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 211,445 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 209,908 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 208,980 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 206,249 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 206,213 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 202,217 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 199,456 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 193,959 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 189,528 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 189,521 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 184,121 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 179,482 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2013 173,205 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2012 165,462 miles

Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 162,550 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 162,550 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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C441 XFA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C441 XFA, 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 C441 XFA registered?

C441 XFA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 May 1986.

Is C441 XFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C441 XFA shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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