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C56 AFX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,916 mi
Last recorded97,916 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC56 AFX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2022 97,916 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 96,025 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 93,194 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 89,303 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 84,392 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 79,773 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2016 74,771 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 68,940 miles

Various oil leaks

Pass 11 Sep 2014 64,547 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 59,128 miles

OSF upper hub swivel has play

Upper steering uj worn

Pass 4 Sep 2012 53,031 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Aug 2011 46,958 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 41,686 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 32,381 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,676 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 15,468 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 9,583 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 89,266 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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C56 AFX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C56 AFX, 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 C56 AFX registered?

C56 AFX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 1986.

Is C56 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C56 AFX shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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