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C927 KOV

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,425 mi
Last recorded152,425 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC927 KOV
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2026 152,425 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a bar ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear rear crossmember bracket slightly corroded

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin limited vision of pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front slight corrosion to bulkhead

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mounting to axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside 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))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 147,926 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn also slight leak (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 18 Aug 2025 147,926 miles

Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Appendix A: Structural integrity and corrosion Section 10 "patch repairs must be continuously seam welded." (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn also slight leak (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 142,557 miles

Air filter support bracket broken and insecure .

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Play in swivel . (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joint has significant oil leak although not quite contaminating brake disc . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Welded in sections of lower bulkhead near to outriggers have been cut out and plates have been pop riveted in and sealed with household clear silicone . (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body corroded around mounting in front of rear wheel . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished . (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake pad is wearing and overhanging brake disc edge .

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joint has significant oil leak although not quite contaminating brake disc . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Welded in sections of lower bulkhead near to outriggers have been cut out and plates have been pop riveted in and sealed with household clear silicone . (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body corroded around mounting in front of rear wheel . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis tail section is not fully welded across on upper of chassis at inner as marked . (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished . (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive Significant oil leak on limit of allowance , strongly recommend to immediately repair and make safe . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% . Note nearside effort is much lower than offside effort . (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tow ball mounting plate has only two mounting bolts fitted where there is provision for and intended third securing bolt .

Fail 22 Aug 2024 142,556 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Air filter support bracket broken and insecure .

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Play in swivel . (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joint has significant oil leak although not quite contaminating brake disc . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Welded in sections of lower bulkhead near to outriggers have been cut out and plates have been pop riveted in and sealed with household clear silicone . (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body corroded around mounting in front of rear wheel . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished . (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Brake pad is wearing and overhanging brake disc edge .

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joint has significant oil leak although not quite contaminating brake disc . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Welded in sections of lower bulkhead near to outriggers have been cut out and plates have been pop riveted in and sealed with household clear silicone . (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body corroded around mounting in front of rear wheel . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis tail section is not fully welded across on upper of chassis at inner as marked . (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Perished . (5.2.3 (j))

Oil leak, but not excessive Significant oil leak on limit of allowance , strongly recommend to immediately repair and make safe . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% recorded , maximum allowance is 30% . Note nearside effort is much lower than offside effort . (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tow ball mounting plate has only two mounting bolts fitted where there is provision for and intended third securing bolt .

Fail 23 Apr 2024 142,541 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Multiple holes in crossmember . (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Multiple holes in crossmember . (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Tripod joint . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm Relative movement , may require tightening up nut . (2.1.3 (a) (i))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Footwell corroded and holed . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joint has significant oil leak although not contaminating disc at time of test . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Swivel joint has play from wear .

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body corroded around chassis mounting plate in front of rear wheel . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Heavily perished . (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad is wearing and overhanging brake disc outer edge .

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel joint has significant oil leak although not contaminating disc at time of test . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body corroded around chassis mounting plate in front of rear wheel . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded and holed around body mount on rear crossmember . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive On maximum allowance at time of test . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 141,447 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play wheelbearing/tractor joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2021 141,433 miles

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play wheelbearing/tractor joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 139,330 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 139,287 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 138,967 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 138,645 miles

Bulkhead corroded.

Lights interacting slightly.

Offside front floor corroded.

Windscreen wiper blades deteriorated.

Pass 6 Dec 2012 138,610 miles

Bulkhead corroding.

Exhaust corroding.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front hub seal leaking.

Oil leak

Rear crossmember corroding.

Pass 5 Dec 2011 136,154 miles

Front radius arm bushes worn.

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Offside front hub seal leaking.

Offside rear tyre tread wearing low.

Oil leak

Steering damper bushes worn.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 133,286 miles

Offside rear bump stop rubber missing.

Slight play in steering damper bushes.

Pass 6 Oct 2009 123,896 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Offside rear bump stop rubber missing.

Oil leak

Slight exhaust manifold blow.

Steering box slightly worn.

Pass 27 Sep 2008 121,381 miles

Long parking brake travel.

Oil leak

Radiator corroded.

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured.

Slight exhaust manifold blow.

Slight play in steering box.

Windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated.

Pass 19 Oct 2007 116,584 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2007 116,537 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 18 Aug 2006 103,651 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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C927 KOV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C927 KOV, 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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C927 KOV is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 May 1986.

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