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C577 LFF

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,564 mi
Last recorded94,564 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC577 LFF
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 94,564 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 94,548 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 87,221 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 82,865 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 80,701 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 80,695 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2008 78,101 miles

handbrake lever travel.

Fail 28 Mar 2008 78,101 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

handbrake lever travel.

Pass 28 Apr 2006 72,940 miles

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

Nearside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside front swival huosing bearing has slight play

offside front roll bar drop link has slight play

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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C577 LFF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 C577 LFF, 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 C577 LFF registered?

C577 LFF is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C577 LFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C577 LFF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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