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C110 TJK

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

137,234 mi
Last recorded137,234 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC110 TJK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 137,234 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 134,936 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 132,740 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 130,830 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 129,696 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 128,121 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 122,736 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 120,460 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 118,208 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 115,427 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 112,721 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 109,766 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 105,648 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 101,762 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 97,048 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 92,244 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 86,750 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 81,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pipe clip missing, mid mchassis.

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front nearside swivel has slight misting of oil.

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear nearside tyre stem valve perished.

Pass 14 May 2009 81,499 miles

Brake pipe clip missing, mid mchassis.

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front nearside swivel has slight misting of oil.

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Rear nearside tyre stem valve perished.

Pass 16 May 2008 78,842 miles

OSF chrome ball has slight leak

Fail 15 May 2008 78,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Earth fault on dash lights

OSF chrome ball has slight leak

Pass 30 Sep 2005 78,227 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 78,227 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C110 TJK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 C110 TJK, 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 C110 TJK registered?

C110 TJK is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 July 1986.

Is C110 TJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C110 TJK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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