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C957 KFM

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

114,474 mi
Last recorded114,474 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC957 KFM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 114,474 miles

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 111,124 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 108,428 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 106,730 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 104,354 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 102,959 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 100,974 miles

N/S WASHER JET POOR

Fail 18 Oct 2019 100,974 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions all 4 (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 100,445 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Pass 10 Oct 2017 99,571 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 99,567 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Outer Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear step protruding at rear

Pass 28 Oct 2016 97,951 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 96,320 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 96,310 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 94,556 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 94,477 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 93,258 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 93,258 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 92,964 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 92,671 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 91,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 91,892 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 90,750 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 87,895 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 85,633 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 81,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

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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C957 KFM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 C957 KFM, 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 C957 KFM registered?

C957 KFM is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C957 KFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C957 KFM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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