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C500 KMA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,713 mi
Last recorded86,713 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC500 KMA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 86,713 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 131,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 125,176 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL CLOSE TO LIMIT

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn RAIKO BUSH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 125,176 miles

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL CLOSE TO LIMIT

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn RAIKO BUSH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 118,801 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 109,913 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 138,505 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s headlight on upper limit

rear u/j joint has slight play and diff pinion oil seal leaking

Fail 8 Aug 2011 138,426 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s headlight on upper limit

rear u/j joint has slight play and diff pinion oil seal leaking

Pass 19 Aug 2010 130,796 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

eng smoke

front reg plate

Pass 3 Sep 2009 129,893 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 129,893 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 125,439 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 125,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 122,484 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 121,248 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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C500 KMA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 C500 KMA, 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

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What year was C500 KMA registered?

C500 KMA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1986.

Is C500 KMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C500 KMA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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