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C293 KVH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

147,755 mi
Last recorded147,755 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC293 KVH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 147,755 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 147,750 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicators (1.7.5c)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on lock (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on lock (4.1.D.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working couldnt find switch (1.3.2b)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 147,727 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 147,727 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 147,349 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

chassis shows extensive welded areas

horn deteriorated

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 28 Aug 2010 147,453 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 25 Aug 2009 145,646 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 145,645 miles

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

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

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

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

vehicle chassis/floor heavilly corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2008 143,828 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

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

Oil leak

all suspension poly bushed

bucket seats fitted

chassis corroded

exterior role cage fitted

front bull bar / winch fitted /

over size wheels fitted

rear brake conversion / discs fitted /

Pass 24 Sep 2007 140,229 miles

front bulk head showing signs of corrosion,repaired in past from inside

Fail 18 Sep 2007 140,145 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 134,311 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear crossmeber/back plate corroded,tow bar fitted

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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C293 KVH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C293 KVH, 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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C293 KVH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 January 1986.

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