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C530 LOX

1976 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

19,700 mi
Last recorded19,700 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1976 Land Rover Defender48,070 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC530 LOX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1976
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2025 19,700 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle center (5.3.4 (b) (i))

track bar slightly bent

Pass 27 Sep 2024 18,110 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 18,051 miles

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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C530 LOX is a 1976 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1976 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 48,070 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 C530 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 50 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C530 LOX registered?

C530 LOX is a 1976 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 February 1976.

Is C530 LOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C530 LOX shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C530 LOX have outstanding finance?

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