MOT Status
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118,341 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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C579 XRT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 C579 XRT, 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
How do I check the history of C579 XRT?
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What year was C579 XRT registered?
C579 XRT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 July 1986.
Is C579 XRT safe to buy?
The MOT history for C579 XRT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does C579 XRT have outstanding finance?
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