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C552 KKW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

155,897 mi
Last recorded155,897 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC552 KKW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 155,897 miles

Chassis and suspension components heavy surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside sidereapter inoperative.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test X2

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear diff leaking

Fail 26 Aug 2026 155,888 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated from hub seal leak (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Columb mount. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis at front of tie bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Chassis and suspension components heavy surface corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside sidereapter inoperative.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test X2

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear diff leaking

Pass 26 Feb 2025 152,582 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Post centre silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transferbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Front shock turrets corroded.

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose Sill to bulkhead. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Footwell. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front corroded/fractured.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Bump stop missing.

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Bump stop missing.

Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 152,581 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Post centre silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transferbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Front shock turrets corroded.

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose Sill to bulkhead. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Footwell. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front corroded/fractured.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Bump stop missing.

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Bump stop missing.

Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 152,125 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transferbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Passenger footwell. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger door fracture/corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement C spanner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bump stop missing.

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle defective.

Rear Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 152,125 miles

Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Transferbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Passenger footwell. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Passenger door fracture/corroded.

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement C spanner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bump stop missing.

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle defective.

Rear Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 151,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Passanger door deteriated

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle defective

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 151,538 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside front door corroded around hinges and fixings

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 151,534 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inside of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inside of crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outside of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember outside and underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside front door corroded around hinges and fixings

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 149,790 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Door, door pillar & door fixing deteriorated

Nearside Front Foot well/floor corroded

Nearside Front Lower Swivel hub leaking oil

Nearside Front Seat has door catch damage

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outside edge

Nearside Headlamp unit slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Axle bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Axle bump stop missing

Offside Front Footwell / floor corroded

Offside Front Seat belt has door catch damage

Offside Front Tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear No plate deteriorated

Fail 8 Jan 2021 149,790 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing excessively worn Rear universal joint (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Prop shaft rear universal joint has slight play

Manufacturers emissions plate value 0.74 ppm

Nearside Front Door, door pillar & door fixing deteriorated

Nearside Front Foot well/floor corroded

Nearside Front Lower Swivel hub leaking oil

Nearside Front Seat has door catch damage

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outside edge

Nearside Headlamp unit slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Axle bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Axle bump stop missing

Offside Front Footwell / floor corroded

Offside Front Seat belt has door catch damage

Offside Front Tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear No plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2020 149,483 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 148,522 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 147,456 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 146,477 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 145,252 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 144,324 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 143,943 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 143,202 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 140,557 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 137,425 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 137,307 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2009 130,902 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 130,888 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Rear brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has an inadequately locked flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 85,030 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 255,500 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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C552 KKW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C552 KKW, 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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C552 KKW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 March 1986.

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