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129,663 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn prop front joint U/J (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fuel system component leaking Injector pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Hub oil seal
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Hub oil seal
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users injector pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub oil seal leaking onto brake disc (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold lower joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, to/on calipers (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both wheels (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
all coil springs corroded
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold lower joint (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, to/on calipers (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to both wheels (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
all coil springs corroded
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brakes (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
play in steering
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
play in steering
Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C520 XRE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 C520 XRE, 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 C520 XRE registered?
C520 XRE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 May 1986.
Is C520 XRE safe to buy?
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