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C513 KER

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

126,544 mi
Last recorded126,544 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC513 KER
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 126,544 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 126,451 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged door ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine n/s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 125,679 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged door ()

Oil leak, but not excessive bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 124,624 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box bell housing area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 123,419 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 121,482 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 121,482 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 120,642 miles

Nearside front side lamp lens insecure

Slight wear at offside and nearside front lower shock absorber bushes

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Various oil leaks around engine

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

Fail 25 Aug 2016 120,642 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front side lamp lens insecure

Slight wear at offside and nearside front lower shock absorber bushes

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Various oil leaks around engine

Various suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 18 Aug 2015 119,678 miles

Front transfer box has play in pinion

Nearside tyre has various small cuts in tread

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Rear tyres cracking

Slight interaction at rear lamps

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Various oil leaks around engine

Fail 12 Aug 2015 119,665 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front transfer box has play in pinion

Nearside tyre has various small cuts in tread

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Rear tyres cracking

Slight interaction at rear lamps

Stonechip damage to windscreen

Various oil leaks around engine

Pass 4 Sep 2014 118,541 miles

BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION SLIGHTLY SOFT.

HEAVY OIL LEAKS AROUND TRANSMISSION AND ENGINE.

PARK-BRAKE SYSTEM OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO BOTH FRONT SEATBELTS.

STONECHIP DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.

Fail 11 Aug 2014 118,520 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL CLOSE TO MINIMUM.

BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION SLIGHTLY SOFT.

NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS SECTION CORRODED.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS METAL OBJECT IN TREAD.

OIL LEAKS AROUND TRANSMISSION AND REAR AXLE.

PARK-BRAKE SYSTEM OUT OF ADJUSTMENT.

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO BOTH FRONT SEATBELTS.

STONECHIP DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.

Pass 15 Aug 2013 117,158 miles

ALTERNATOR DRIVE BELT LOOSE.

BRAKE FLUID LEVEL LOW.

BRAKE PEDAL SLIGHTLY SPONGY.

NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS SECTION CORRODED.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD.

OIL LEAKS AROUND ENGINE, GEARBOX AND REAR AXLE.

SMALL STONECHIP DAMAGE TO WINDSCREEN.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 115,863 miles

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 115,851 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 114,613 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 113,296 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 113,284 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 111,906 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 110,435 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 110,424 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 109,454 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 109,443 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

ALTERNATOR UNIT INSECURE.

CHASSIS CORRODED AROUND FUEL TANK.

GEARBOX LEAKING OIL.

RADIATOR CORE IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 22 Aug 2006 108,083 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT CALIPER BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT SWIVEL HOUSINGS SLIGHT MOVEMENT.

OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS SECTION 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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C513 KER is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 C513 KER, 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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C513 KER is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 February 1986.

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