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C463 KBO

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

236,958 mi
Last recorded236,958 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC463 KBO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 236,958 miles

No passenger seat fitted

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undersealed

Fail 14 Aug 2020 236,958 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Undersealed

No passenger seat fitted

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 235,441 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 236,310 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 1 Jul 2014
Pass 23 May 2013 236,958 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 236,343 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 226,689 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 226,557 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 220,833 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 215,603 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 208,348 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 196,613 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 188,373 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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C463 KBO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 C463 KBO, 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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C463 KBO is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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