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C545 KER

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

99,762 mi
Last recorded99,762 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC545 KER
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 99,762 miles

Offside Rear chassis rail been welded and covered with sealant.

Fail 14 Jun 2018 99,690 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail holed and corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2016 99,413 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 97,420 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 97,419 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 96,754 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 94,566 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 92,749 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 89,697 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 85,406 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 80,237 miles

offside front floorpanel holed ,but not in prescribed area.

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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C545 KER is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C545 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C545 KER?

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What year was C545 KER registered?

C545 KER is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C545 KER safe to buy?

The MOT history for C545 KER shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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