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C930 LOX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,270 mi
Last recorded67,270 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC930 LOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 67,270 miles

footbrake braking efforts just pass mot

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 65,793 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 65,781 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 65,557 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak

damp around fuel pump but no leak found

Pass 26 Apr 2012 63,385 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 63,372 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 56,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 56,964 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 51,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 51,023 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 48,182 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 48,181 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/f and n/s/f swivel hubs leaking

Pass 13 Jul 2007 45,703 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 45,703 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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C930 LOX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 C930 LOX, 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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C930 LOX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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