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C601 KMB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,917 mi
Last recorded168,917 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC601 KMB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 168,917 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced arm to axle mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced arm to axle mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2025 168,898 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced arm to axle mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced arm to axle mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 168,057 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 168,042 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 165,375 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2013 164,876 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 163,821 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 158,952 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 158,544 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 153,625 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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C601 KMB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C601 KMB, 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 C601 KMB registered?

C601 KMB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 March 1986.

Is C601 KMB safe to buy?

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