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C135 KCP

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,752 mi
Last recorded116,752 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC135 KCP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 116,752 miles

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

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2025 115,257 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 113,343 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 111,500 miles

underseal applied

Pass 18 Jul 2018 109,671 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 109,671 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 109,368 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 109,368 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 109,110 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 108,033 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Sep 2013 108,033 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 105,701 miles

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2012 105,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2011 105,324 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 105,324 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 104,381 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 103,187 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 102,415 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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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C135 KCP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 C135 KCP, 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 C135 KCP registered?

C135 KCP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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