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C462 XRT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

102,086 mi
Last recorded102,086 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC462 XRT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 102,086 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 100,402 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 98,888 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 97,501 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 97,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 96,107 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 94,792 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 93,266 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 71,899 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 82,924 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 89,022 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 86,799 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 84,945 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 82,604 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 80,249 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 77,751 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 74,879 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 71,330 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 65,979 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 141,324 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 141,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 140,159 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 139,527 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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C462 XRT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 C462 XRT, 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 C462 XRT registered?

C462 XRT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C462 XRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C462 XRT shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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