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C725 XLO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

191,900 mi
Last recorded191,900 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC725 XLO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 191,900 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush nearside & offside (5.3.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front (5.2.3 (e))

nearside & offside floor pans area's corroding within a body mount prescribed area

nearside front bulk head area's are corroding

oil leak engine area's

Pass 13 Nov 2017 191,258 miles

Body has slight corrosion nearside & offside outer floor pan area's within body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front bulk head area's corroding (6.1.B.2)

diesel residue fuel pump area's

rear A frame ball joint has play

Pass 24 Oct 2016 191,231 miles

moisture around fuel pump

Pass 26 Oct 2015 191,231 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 191,231 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel pump area (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush UPPER & LOWER marked in yellow (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 231,086 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 231,086 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 219,195 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 219,071 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 214,456 miles

side repeaters not fitted at time of test

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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C725 XLO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C725 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 C725 XLO registered?

C725 XLO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C725 XLO safe to buy?

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