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C556 XPY

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,726 mi
Last recorded137,726 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC556 XPY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 137,726 miles

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

Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

both front out riggers heavy corrosion

steering box damp

underside corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2023 137,722 miles

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

Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

both front outriggers heavy corrosion

steering box damp

underside corrosion

Pass 6 May 2022 137,710 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Outer Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

both front outriggers heavy corrosion

steering box damp

underside corrosion

Pass 19 Feb 2021 137,690 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Outer Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

steering box damp

underside corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2020 137,687 miles

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Outer Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

steering box damp

underside corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2019 137,483 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Outer Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

steering box damp

underside corrosion

Fail 16 Apr 2019 137,458 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached trailing arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Outer Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))

steering box damp

underside corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2018 136,702 miles

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

steering box damp

underside corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2017 135,990 miles

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

steering box damp

underside corrosion

Fail 31 Mar 2017 135,982 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis x3 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

rear prop rear u/j worn

steering box damp

underside corrosion

Pass 15 Apr 2016 135,759 miles

coolant leak

emissions close to limit until warmed up

engine oil leak

exhaust has slight leak of gases

fuel cap seal deteriorated

inner sills corroded, no holes

presenter got all lights to work for duration of test, still working when test completed

rear brake discs pitted

rear brake pads wearing thin

steering box has slight oil leak

transfer box oil leak

underbody undersealed

Pass 27 Oct 2014 135,759 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 135,759 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 135,761 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

has corrsion to floor pans front and rear but has been plated from inside, floor secure but unable to check welds due to carpets fitted

n/s/f swivel joint has slight misting of oil

o/s/f swivel joint has slight misting of oil

Fail 26 Jul 2012 135,759 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

has corrsion to floor pans front and rear but has been plated from inside, floor secure but unable to check welds due to carpets fitted

n/s/f swivel joint has slight misting of oil

o/s/f swivel joint has slight misting of oil

rear axle support brace has play

Pass 12 Jul 2011 135,759 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 135,457 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear discs rusty,headlamps bulbs are blue but show white light and rear red lamps(side lights/brake lights) are slightly faded

Pass 14 Oct 2009 128,331 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 127,411 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 125,715 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 124,245 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 124,245 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C556 XPY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 C556 XPY, 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 C556 XPY registered?

C556 XPY is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 March 1986.

Is C556 XPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C556 XPY shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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