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C469 LOX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

143,218 mi
Last recorded143,218 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC469 LOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,395cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 143,218 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 143,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 138,142 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 132,688 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 132,681 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 129,989 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 123,746 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 121,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 119,591 miles

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

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

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

no reverse light

Pass 28 Nov 2017 117,022 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 114,905 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 113,007 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 111,029 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 109,612 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 100,457 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 98,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 97,025 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 94,605 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 92,253 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 90,644 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 90,644 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2006 88,165 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 88,165 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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C469 LOX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 C469 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 C469 LOX registered?

C469 LOX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C469 LOX safe to buy?

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