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C900 XEH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

89,406 mi
Last recorded89,406 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC900 XEH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 89,406 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 89,406 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 89,389 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 89,386 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2024 89,331 miles

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 24 May 2024 89,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 89,265 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 89,265 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 89,093 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 89,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2018 85,959 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 85,959 miles

Nearside Outer Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam seal leaking (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 83,427 miles

all tyres cracking (no ply or chords visible)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 83,427 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all tyres cracking (no ply or chords visible)

Pass 10 May 2016 82,109 miles

All 4 tyres cracked but no cords visible

Pass 24 Jun 2013 80,927 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 80,900 miles

Centre Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Front passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 4 Jul 2012 79,886 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2012 79,886 miles

Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 78,658 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 78,658 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 77,678 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 May 2010 77,674 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 77,272 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate condition

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 2 Sep 2008 77,272 miles

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

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate condition

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 14 Aug 2007 76,226 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 76,226 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 74,827 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate condition

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rust on chassis.

Fail 9 Aug 2006 74,827 miles

Brake pedal anti slip worn.

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate condition

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rust on chassis.

Pass 17 Jun 2005 73,506 miles

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

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

Nearside track rod end boot split open.Rear chasis rusty.Brake pedel rubbers soon.

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Jun 2005 73,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside track rod end boot split open.Rear chasis rusty.Brake pedel rubbers soon.

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

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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C900 XEH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 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 C900 XEH, 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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C900 XEH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 April 1986.

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