MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,513 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C975 XCJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 C975 XCJ, 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 C975 XCJ registered?
C975 XCJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 April 1986.
Is C975 XCJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for C975 XCJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does C975 XCJ have outstanding finance?
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