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C880 XHP

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

122,645 mi
Last recorded122,645 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC880 XHP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 122,645 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 121,830 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced member is slightly swollen (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 121,123 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 120,485 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 119,176 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 118,398 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 117,151 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 114,230 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 111,844 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 109,403 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 106,449 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 106,432 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 103,844 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2014 103,844 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2013 100,380 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 97,492 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 95,616 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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C880 XHP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 C880 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.

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What year was C880 XHP registered?

C880 XHP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 April 1986.

Is C880 XHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C880 XHP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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