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C568 KMR

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

111,319 mi
Last recorded111,319 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC568 KMR
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 111,319 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 111,165 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underseal fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2024 110,648 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from tank to filter ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nearside rear slightly cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front sight play in pitman arm (steering box drop arm) bush

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2023 110,336 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 110,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 109,952 miles

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 109,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front hub seal leaking

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 108,458 miles

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

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 107,384 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 107,147 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 106,358 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 105,231 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015

Slight leak from both front hub seals

Pass 5 Aug 2014 102,645 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 99,092 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 98,157 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 97,105 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 96,395 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 95,151 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 94,027 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 92,796 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 91,268 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 90,022 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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C568 KMR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 C568 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 C568 KMR registered?

C568 KMR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C568 KMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C568 KMR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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