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C53 FKP

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

120,466 mi
Last recorded120,466 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC53 FKP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 May 2013 120,466 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 May 2012 111,983 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 10 May 2011 103,349 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 95,354 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 87,100 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2008 83,681 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s front swivel housing leaking

o/s front swivel housing leaking

Pass 23 May 2007 79,243 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 74,815 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2005 70,532 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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C53 FKP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C53 FKP, 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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What year was C53 FKP registered?

C53 FKP is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 1986.

Is C53 FKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C53 FKP shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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