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C39 KUS

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,658 mi
Last recorded87,658 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC39 KUS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2022 87,658 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 87,590 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 87,256 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 87,244 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 87,139 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 86,667 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 85,209 miles

n/s/f bulk head corroded not in perscibed area

o/s/f bulk head corroded not in perscribed area

rear fog light faulty

Fail 10 Oct 2014 85,209 miles

Nearside 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f bulk head corroded not in perscibed area

o/s/f bulk head corroded not in perscribed area

rear fog light faulty

Pass 27 Mar 2012 84,857 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 84,843 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 80,609 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 78,931 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 78,922 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

fog light swicth

Fail 13 Mar 2009 76,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 76,241 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 71,369 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 68,999 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 64,809 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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C39 KUS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C39 KUS, 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 C39 KUS registered?

C39 KUS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 April 1986.

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