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C487 KVK

1985 Land Rover Defender

Purple Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

134,328 mi
Last recorded134,328 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC487 KVK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 134,328 miles

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

no front prop shaft

Fail 4 Aug 2026 134,328 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective wont unlock (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective front arm by steering damper (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

no front prop shaft

Fail 23 Jul 2026 134,309 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system caliper (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Steering locking device ineffective drop arm nut (2.1.3 (d))

Steering locking device ineffective steering wheel (2.1.3 (d))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected steering arm to box uj joint under bonnet (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

front prop missing

Fail 13 Jul 2026 134,304 miles

All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

Steering locking device ineffective steering wheel (2.1.3 (d))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

front prop missing

Pass 14 Jul 2025 133,065 miles

Nearside Front Hub seal damp.

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2025 133,054 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking Engine bay area. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel tank. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 130,501 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 129,063 miles

Both front hub seals damp/slight leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 128,629 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 128,567 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 10 Dec 2019 128,216 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 128,208 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 126,147 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 126,127 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 120,681 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 114,991 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 110,154 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 105,239 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 105,239 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 100,902 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 95,114 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 95,113 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 95,103 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

both front tractor seals damp

Pass 12 Jan 2008 92,965 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 92,171 miles

drivers door catch sticky.

slight body damaged.

Fail 3 Apr 2006 92,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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C487 KVK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Purple with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 C487 KVK, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C487 KVK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 September 1985.

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