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C382 KCE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

156,180 mi
Last recorded156,180 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC382 KCE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 156,180 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 146,326 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2022 146,300 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 138,718 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes covered in under seal. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Number plate lamp lens is smashed.

Nearside Rear Rear axle bump stop is missing.

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm ball joint boot has slight damage. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear axle bump stop is missing.

Fail 3 Feb 2021 138,718 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure Insecure and heavily damaged. (0.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes covered in under seal. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Number plate lamp lens is smashed.

Nearside Rear Rear axle bump stop is missing.

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm ball joint boot has slight damage. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear axle bump stop is missing.

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Brake pipes on rear axle secured in place. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 135,240 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering damper bush worn

Fail 13 Feb 2020 135,240 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering damper bush worn

Pass 1 Feb 2019 134,130 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 134,094 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 134,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 133,014 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 133,014 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear crossmember and chassis are corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 7 Feb 2008 129,359 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 125,328 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 121,733 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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C382 KCE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C382 KCE, 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 C382 KCE registered?

C382 KCE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 February 1986.

Is C382 KCE safe to buy?

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