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C574 AWX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

158,661 mi
Last recorded158,661 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC574 AWX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 158,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 158,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 157,810 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 155,661 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 152,946 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 152,121 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 151,235 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 150,707 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 148,047 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 142,873 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 141,265 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 138,268 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 134,358 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 131,977 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 131,977 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 128,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 119,813 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2005 119,813 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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C574 AWX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C574 AWX, 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 C574 AWX registered?

C574 AWX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C574 AWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C574 AWX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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