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C525 XFA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,692 mi
Last recorded146,692 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC525 XFA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 146,692 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 145,911 miles

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

nearside front suspension swivel joint housing leaking slightly

Fail 14 Aug 2025 145,911 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm & blade insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front suspension swivel joint housing leaking slightly

Pass 19 Jul 2024 144,934 miles

Rear floor members rusty

Fail 11 Jul 2024 144,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear floor members rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2023 143,650 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 143,635 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 143,319 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 142,851 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 142,847 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 142,357 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 141,636 miles

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

wiper blades split

Fail 13 Aug 2012 141,632 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

wiper blades split

Fail 19 Sep 2011 140,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 140,777 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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C525 XFA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C525 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 C525 XFA registered?

C525 XFA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C525 XFA safe to buy?

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