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C719 XLO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

137,896 mi
Last recorded137,896 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC719 XLO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 137,896 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 123,211 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))

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

slight play in nearside front swivel hub bearings

Fail 30 Jun 2023 122,953 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing offside and nearside (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

slight play in nearside front swivel hub bearings

Pass 1 Apr 2022 118,810 miles

Front prop-shaft U/J worn, slight play

Rear axle top ball joint worn

Fail 23 Feb 2022 118,810 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front prop shaft U/J slight play

ignition switch faulty

rear axle top ball joint worn

Pass 7 Jan 2021 116,931 miles

Coolant leak water pump ()

Fail 6 Jan 2021 116,931 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn on front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn on front axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Coolant leak water pump ()

Pass 6 Aug 2019 109,112 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 93,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 91,643 miles

Central Propshaft universal joint worn front u/j front prop slight ()

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

Offside Front Oil leak swivel joint ()

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

Offside Rear Oil leak engine ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt joint on drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Oil leak gear box ()

Fail 1 Jul 2017 91,643 miles

Central Propshaft universal joint worn front u/j front prop slight ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Oil leak swivel joint ()

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Oil leak engine ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt joint on drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Oil leak gear box ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 89,225 miles

both rear brake disc's worn/pitted

slight leak from steering box area

slight oil leak from o/s/f hub area

Pass 13 Jul 2015 86,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 29 May 2014 85,785 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 85,762 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

hand brake needs ajusting

Pass 4 Mar 2013 84,530 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 84,026 miles

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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C719 XLO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 C719 XLO, 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 C719 XLO registered?

C719 XLO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 July 1986.

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