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C561 KMR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

147,066 mi
Last recorded147,066 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC561 KMR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 147,066 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 146,870 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2013 146,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Mar 2012 143,230 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 143,230 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 138,399 miles

Outer Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 138,399 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 131,702 miles

beam benders fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2008 127,748 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 127,733 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 May 2007 113,122 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 113,111 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 103,536 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 103,536 miles

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

Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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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C561 KMR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,792cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C561 KMR, 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 C561 KMR registered?

C561 KMR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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