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C299 KUK

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

263,162 mi
Last recorded263,162 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC299 KUK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 12 Jun 2026 263,162 miles

slight play in n/s/f swivel hub

Pass 2 Jul 2025 256,751 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 250,260 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 244,591 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 240,532 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 234,437 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 230,760 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 225,336 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 216,910 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 204,902 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 195,951 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 186,010 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/r bottom shock bush worn

Pass 21 Mar 2014 177,687 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 173,765 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 169,408 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 166,241 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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C299 KUK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C299 KUK, 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 C299 KUK registered?

C299 KUK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 April 1986.

Is C299 KUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C299 KUK shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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