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C4 XAP

1986 Land Rover Defender

Purple Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

41,619 mi
Last recorded41,619 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 XAP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 41,619 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 41,501 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 41,382 miles

Front brake pads worn uneven

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 41,382 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front brake pads worn uneven

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 41,200 miles

Front brake pads wearing unevenly

Nearside door mirror glass damaged but not affecting view to rear

Pass 18 Nov 2015 40,874 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 40,823 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 40,484 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 40,474 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 40,221 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 39,841 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 39,804 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2008 38,945 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 37,108 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 33,189 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2005 31,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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C4 XAP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Purple with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 C4 XAP, 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 C4 XAP registered?

C4 XAP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C4 XAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 XAP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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