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C605 KMB

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

179,978 mi
Last recorded179,978 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC605 KMB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2019 179,978 miles

Nearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 177,402 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down-pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis - Shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Some corrosion to chassis and numerous welding repairs carried out

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear Cross-member (6.6.6)

Fail 9 Apr 2018 177,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both rear bump stops missing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down-pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis - Shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Wiper Blade - split

Oil leak

Some corrosion to chassis and numerous welding repairs carried out

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear Cross-member (6.6.6)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 176,776 miles

Rear crossmember excessively corroded

Both front 'hockey stick' suspension arm front bushes have slight play

Both front brake disc's slightly corroded

Chassis heavily corroded in places

Engine/transmission oil leaks

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe (7.1.2)

Metal brake pipes slightly corroded in places

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside door mirror cracked

Rear axle, front supporting arm rear bush has slight play

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

vehicle presented in a number of colours as in the middle of re-spray

Fail 30 Jan 2017 176,775 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure Upper bolt loose (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Both front 'hockey stick' suspension arm front bushes have slight play

Both front brake disc's slightly corroded

Chassis heavily corroded in places

Engine/transmission oil leaks

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe (7.1.2)

Metal brake pipe security/fitment could be improved upon

Metal brake pipes slightly corroded in places

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside door mirror cracked

Rear crossmember excessively corroded

Rear propshaft rear universal joint excessively worn

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Wiring hanging across nearside rear door obstructing entry/exit

vehicle presented in a number of colours as in the middle of re-spray

Pass 4 Dec 2015 175,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

front chassis corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 4 Dec 2015 175,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

front chassis corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2014 174,549 miles

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

front steering swivels slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre wall perished

slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 29 Oct 2013 172,708 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 May 2012 170,700 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear bump stops missing

heavy underside corrosion

steering box damp

Fail 2 May 2012 170,697 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear bump stops missing

heavy underside corrosion

steering box damp

Fail 22 Mar 2012 170,484 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

heavy underside corrosion

steering box damp

Pass 26 Jan 2011 167,744 miles

underside corrosion

Fail 24 Jan 2011 167,744 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

underside corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2010 165,331 miles

patches of corrosion

Fail 22 Jan 2010 165,331 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

patches of corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2008 160,966 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 160,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 44,399 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 39,827 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 39,286 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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C605 KMB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 C605 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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C605 KMB is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 March 1986.

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