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C107 JKH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,987 mi
Last recorded39,987 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC107 JKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2026 39,987 miles

number plate lamp dull

passenger seat bolt loose

Pass 10 Apr 2025 38,165 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 35,522 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2023 31,897 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 29,289 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 25,643 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 21,441 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 19,064 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 15,524 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 6,257 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 113,916 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 113,170 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 110,283 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 102,400 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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C107 JKH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C107 JKH, 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 C107 JKH registered?

C107 JKH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C107 JKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C107 JKH shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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