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C700 XDG

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

84,808 mi
Last recorded84,808 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC700 XDG
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 84,808 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 82,931 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both front hub seals are leaking

chassis and suspension parts are rusty

nearside floor pan is rusty

power steering box has a light misting of oil

Fail 7 Aug 2012 82,931 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front hub seals are leaking

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

chassis and suspension parts are rusty

nearside floor pan is rusty

power steering box has a light misting of oil

Pass 13 Dec 2011 82,459 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

chassis and suspension parts are rusty

nearside and offside front hub seals are rusty

nearside front floor pan is rusty

Fail 12 Dec 2011 82,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

chassis and suspension parts are rusty

nearside and offside front hub seals are rusty

nearside front floor pan is rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2010 80,591 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front floor pan is rusty

nearside front hub seal is leaking

surface rust all over chassis

Fail 16 Dec 2010 80,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front floor pan is rusty

nearside front hub seal is leaking

surface rust all over chassis

Pass 9 Dec 2009 79,053 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

surface rust all over chassis

Fail 8 Dec 2009 79,053 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

surface rust all over chassis

Pass 3 Dec 2008 77,495 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2008 77,495 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 76,347 miles

rear chassis is rusty

Fail 19 Dec 2007 76,347 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

rear chassis is rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2006 74,952 miles

slight travel in brake pedal

Fail 19 Dec 2006 74,952 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight travel in brake pedal

Pass 21 Dec 2005 72,931 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 72,931 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine has oil leak

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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C700 XDG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 C700 XDG, 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 C700 XDG registered?

C700 XDG is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 May 1986.

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