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C543 PKB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,755 mi
Last recorded105,755 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC543 PKB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2026 105,755 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 105,460 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 105,131 miles

Central Front Chain guard missing cover over the top of fan

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak off front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 101,132 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 100,941 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 100,175 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 99,535 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 98,599 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 96,849 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 95,520 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 93,337 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 92,096 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 91,737 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 91,038 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 90,582 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 90,046 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 88,704 miles

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

slight play in steering swivels

Pass 3 May 2008 86,054 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 84,467 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 83,429 miles

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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C543 PKB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 C543 PKB, 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 C543 PKB registered?

C543 PKB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 April 1986.

Is C543 PKB safe to buy?

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