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C656 XRT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,155 mi
Last recorded76,155 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC656 XRT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 76,155 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2025 76,074 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front hub seals slightly leaking

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 75,039 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel injection pump leaking from throttle leaver seal and governor housing. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking and perishing on inner and outer side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 75,039 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leaking from fuel injection pump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission hub oil seal leaking onto inner face of brake disc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing both rear reflectors missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system axle brake pipe leaking joining wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking and perishing on inner and outer side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 73,723 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 73,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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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C656 XRT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 C656 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.

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What year was C656 XRT registered?

C656 XRT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 July 1986.

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