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C304 KMA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

247,248 mi
Last recorded247,248 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC304 KMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 247,248 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 236,353 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 236,353 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2009 219,703 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 206,440 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 206,440 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 192,241 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 192,241 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 May 2006 173,781 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 173,781 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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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C304 KMA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C304 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.

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What year was C304 KMA registered?

C304 KMA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 1986.

Is C304 KMA safe to buy?

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