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C963 XLM

1986 Land Rover Unknown

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

340,575 mi
Last recorded340,575 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Unknown120,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC963 XLM
MakeLand Rover
ModelUnknown
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 340,575 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 340,281 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 339,914 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Mar 2023 336,051 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 326,481 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 326,480 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drag Link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 315,527 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 315,526 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop Link Ball Joint Gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 310,148 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 308,159 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 308,159 miles

Position lamp not working Both rear (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 307,386 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 301,939 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both at brake calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Mar 2017 301,917 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure pin in calliper (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure pin in calliper (3.5.1l)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both at brake calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

How Reliable is the Land Rover Unknown?

Based on 8,941 MOT tests across 2,560 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
4,412
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
2,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 35
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 35
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C963 XLM is a 1986 Land Rover Unknown in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 120,778 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 Unknown fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 35 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C963 XLM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 40 years old, this Land Rover Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C963 XLM registered?

C963 XLM is a 1986 Land Rover Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C963 XLM safe to buy?

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