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A21 KMC

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

160,579 mi
Last recorded160,579 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 KMC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 160,579 miles

Front slight leak from steering box

Pass 24 May 2024 159,649 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 21 May 2024 159,645 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 158,590 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 May 2023 158,590 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 157,516 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 156,225 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2021 156,225 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 154,967 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 152,862 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 151,530 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 149,607 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 148,947 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 148,919 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 148,877 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

fuel hose deteriorated

offside rear crossmember corroded at body mounting

rear prop shaft splines worn near limit (parking brake component)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 148,650 miles

nearside front body mounting outrigger corroded

offside rear crossmember corroded

rear prop shaft splines worn (transmission brake)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 148,337 miles

brake servo line deteriorated

prop shaft spline worn

rubber fuel line deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2011 148,336 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

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

brake servo line deteriorated

prop shaft spline worn

rubber fuel line deteriorated

Pass 23 Apr 2010 147,919 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 147,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 147,696 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front tyres perishing

Fail 23 Mar 2009 147,696 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both front tyres perishing

clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

Pass 31 Mar 2008 147,598 miles

N/S/F seat belt starting to fray

N/S/R and O/S/R tyre side walls starting to crack

Fail 31 Mar 2008 147,598 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

N/S/F seat belt starting to fray

N/S/R and O/S/R tyre side walls starting to crack

Fail 10 Mar 2008 147,594 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S and O/S rear tyre side walls starting to crack

N/S/F seat belt starting to fray

brake pipe loose O/S/F to chassis

petrol pipe to carburettor slight dampness

vacuum pipe to servo cracking

Pass 19 Feb 2007 147,407 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 147,390 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 147,350 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 147,346 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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A21 KMC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 A21 KMC, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A21 KMC is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 August 1985.

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