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C15 KMA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

405 mi
Last recorded405 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC15 KMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 405 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2026 403 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2025 370 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 330 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2023 314 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 215 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 1 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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C15 KMA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C15 KMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C15 KMA registered?

C15 KMA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C15 KMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C15 KMA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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