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C717 XCJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,235 mi
Last recorded151,235 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC717 XCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 151,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 150,327 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn sliding joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

no rear seats fitted

rear body mounts corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 146,934 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 146,921 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 130,914 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

body mountings slightly corroded

no tow bar fitted at time of re test

Fail 30 Mar 2012 130,905 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

body mountings slightly corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2012 130,882 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

body mountings slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2011 116,214 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear boady cross member rusty

steering box drop arm joint has slight play

Fail 25 Jan 2011 115,931 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear boady cross member rusty

steering box drop arm joint has slight play

Pass 18 Feb 2010 105,508 miles

front and rear no plates starting to delaminate

front tyres starting to perrish

Fail 16 Feb 2010 105,495 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

front and rear no plates starting to delaminate

front tyres starting to perrish

Pass 9 Oct 2007 105,257 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

body mountings strating to rust

Pass 11 Aug 2006 102,978 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 102,978 miles

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

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

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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C717 XCJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C717 XCJ, 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

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What year was C717 XCJ registered?

C717 XCJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 April 1986.

Is C717 XCJ safe to buy?

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