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C475 KGK

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

310,002 mi
Last recorded310,002 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC475 KGK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 310,002 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 305,261 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 301,057 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2022 296,904 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 292,834 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 291,577 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 289,352 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 23 Apr 2015 285,934 miles

cuts in offside rear tyre outer side wall

front propshaft rear u/j badly worn

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 10 Apr 2014 283,816 miles

chassis very rusty

long travel on foot brake

Pass 9 Apr 2013 281,814 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 281,804 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 278,685 miles

nearside front tyre getting low in tread

Pass 4 Mar 2011 277,114 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parts of chassis slightly corroded

Rear bump stops missing

Fail 3 Mar 2011 277,114 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Parts of chassis slightly corroded

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 26 Feb 2010 268,121 miles

rear chassis corroded.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 256,459 miles

rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 25 Feb 2008 244,581 miles

rear number plate in poor condition.

Pass 19 Feb 2007 229,411 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 19 Feb 2007 229,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Propshaft component defective

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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C475 KGK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 C475 KGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C475 KGK?

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What year was C475 KGK registered?

C475 KGK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 July 1986.

Is C475 KGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C475 KGK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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