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C565 KMR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,567 mi
Last recorded84,567 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC565 KMR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 84,567 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 83,817 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 171,995 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 171,995 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2018 171,995 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded and welded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear axle top ball joint play

Fail 7 Dec 2018 171,995 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear wheels (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 171,095 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 171,995 miles

Brake pedal slightly spongy

Pass 25 Jun 2015 171,437 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2015 171,400 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 171,084 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 169,557 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 168,059 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 164,916 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 161,258 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 157,266 miles

near side rear hub wet

Pass 27 Jul 2007 152,778 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front dif. leaking

Pass 7 Jul 2006 148,591 miles

corrosion starting at off side front shock absorber tower

light scratches in swept area of windscreen

middle seat missing,seat belt unexamined

play in both front hubs on the limit

slight perishing of both front brake hoses

wear in near side rear tie bar bush,axle end

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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C565 KMR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C565 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C565 KMR registered?

C565 KMR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 January 1986.

Is C565 KMR safe to buy?

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