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C842 XHP

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

154,438 mi
Last recorded154,438 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC842 XHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2025 154,438 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 154,321 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 153,951 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 153,808 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 153,702 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 153,290 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 152,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 151,958 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 151,570 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 150,773 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 149,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 149,210 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 148,722 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 148,285 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 147,790 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 146,226 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 145,290 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 144,755 miles

Front bottom shock bushes worn,but functional. Nearside rear vehicle structure has slight corrosion.

Pass 15 Dec 2006 143,092 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 140,429 miles

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

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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C842 XHP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C842 XHP, 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

How do I check the history of C842 XHP?

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What year was C842 XHP registered?

C842 XHP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 January 1986.

Is C842 XHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C842 XHP shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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