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C249 KDM

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,109 mi
Last recorded141,109 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC249 KDM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 141,109 miles

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Slight play in panard rod bush

Oil leak, but not excessive More than one leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 141,104 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Rear reflector missing Both sides of vehicle (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Play at drop arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox crossmember has upper mounting bolts missing

Oil leak, but not excessive More than one leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2016 141,023 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on inside wall

Oil leak ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rusty floor in places

Pass 22 Jul 2015 140,998 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 134,017 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 134,013 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jul 2013 128,234 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

n/s mirror cracked.

no towbar electrics fitted.

Fail 19 Jul 2013 128,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

n/s mirror cracked.

no towbar electrics fitted.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 125,946 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil moisture/residue around PAS reservoir, not leaking at time of test.

slight corrosion on both front brake discs.

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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C249 KDM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C249 KDM, 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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C249 KDM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 1986.

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