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C681 XLM

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

196,593 mi
Last recorded196,593 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC681 XLM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 196,593 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 192,808 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 187,983 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 182,582 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 180,656 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 177,660 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 177,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 174,868 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 172,273 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 168,934 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 168,934 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 167,252 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 167,245 miles

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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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C681 XLM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C681 XLM, 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 C681 XLM registered?

C681 XLM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C681 XLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C681 XLM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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