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C562 KMR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

126,360 mi
Last recorded126,360 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC562 KMR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 126,360 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

LONG BRAKE PEDAL

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 126,283 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 126,281 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same shape (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

HORN REQUIRES ATTENTION

Fail 8 Jan 2016 126,268 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering locking device missing x3 (2.2.C.1g)

Front axel bushes worn

Offside rear tyre cracked/perished

Oil leak

Steering damper bushes worn

Pass 6 Aug 2014 122,911 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

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

corosion to o/s and n/s front floor pan's

corrosion to n/s inner rear sill

corrosion to o/s rear sill

n/s rear backing plate damp

o/s head lamp beam image poor

play in o/s steering box arm,

Fail 1 Aug 2014 122,807 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

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

corosion to o/s and n/s front floor pan's

corrosion to n/s inner rear sill

corrosion to o/s rear sill

n/s rear backing plate damp

o/s head lamp beam image poor

play in o/s steering box arm,

Pass 5 Aug 2013 111,989 miles

brakes pull slightly to left

oil on n/s/r backplate

front outer pads on legal limit

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 107,989 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 107,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 99,290 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 99,262 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 94,627 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 94,526 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

handbrake travel needs attention

n/s/f wheel bearing slighly noisey

Pass 24 Jul 2009 87,745 miles

o/s headlamp reflctor corroded ;corrosion to front floor pans ;rear cross member and rear chassis legs around tow bar mountings

Pass 1 Aug 2008 80,093 miles

smell of petrol but no leak seen

steering wanders slightly when driven

Fail 28 Jul 2008 79,944 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

smell of petrol but no leak seen

steering wanders slightly when driven

Pass 25 Jul 2007 72,064 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 72,064 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

slight exhaust blow from near side front section

Pass 16 Nov 2006 67,217 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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C562 KMR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 C562 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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C562 KMR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1986.

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