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C975 XCJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,513 mi
Last recorded95,513 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC975 XCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 95,513 miles

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)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 95,177 miles

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)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 92,631 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 92,592 miles

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)

Pass 27 Dec 2010 90,467 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 88,439 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 88,425 miles

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 83,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2007 82,216 miles

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)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 82,216 miles

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)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 81,656 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 80,331 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 80,331 miles

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.

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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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.

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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.

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