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C448 KEP

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

216,983 mi
Last recorded216,983 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC448 KEP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2022 216,983 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 216,983 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 213,917 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 213,917 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 209,878 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 209,878 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 205,861 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Battery box corroded. (4.13 (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))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 200,699 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 200,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 194,863 miles

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Steering system slightly rough Centre bearing slightly rough. (2.2.D.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 194,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Steering system slightly rough Centre bearing slightly rough. (2.2.D.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 191,483 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 191,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 187,050 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 182,730 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 31 May 2013 182,730 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 May 2012 179,767 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering coloumn shaft lower support bearing slightly nisy

Fail 21 May 2012 179,767 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering coloumn shaft lower support bearing slightly nisy

Pass 1 Jun 2011 176,074 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 171,918 miles

Nearside Outer Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2009 167,681 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 167,681 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 162,752 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 158,316 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 158,267 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 152,158 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 152,158 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

fuel tank strap corroded

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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C448 KEP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 C448 KEP, 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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C448 KEP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 February 1986.

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