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C408 KFR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

33,886 mi
Last recorded33,886 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC408 KFR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 33,886 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 33,872 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt most front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt most rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 33,639 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 33,639 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2018 33,212 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 32,375 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened fraying (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 May 2017 32,375 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing circlip missing from brake pad sliding pin (3.5.1l)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened fraying (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 31,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering lock does not function

Fail 16 Jun 2016 31,267 miles

Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported wiring above gearbox bell housing and o/s baulk head (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure mounting bolt locknut loose (5.2.1a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering lock does not function

Pass 22 May 2015 30,362 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 30,046 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 28,766 miles

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

steering lock not working at time of test

tow bar fitted but no electrics fitted at time of test

Fail 13 Jul 2012 28,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

steering lock not working at time of test

tow bar fitted but no electrics fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2011 28,242 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 27,439 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 26,001 miles

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

Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 25,077 miles

offside front stabaliser bar bushes deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2007 25,073 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front stabaliser bar bushes deteriorated

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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C408 KFR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C408 KFR, 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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C408 KFR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 January 1986.

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