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C115 JKH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

113,099 mi
Last recorded113,099 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC115 JKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 113,099 miles

Central Rear Upper slight play in the axle support ball joint( upper central )

Pass 14 May 2021 113,082 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 113,082 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 113,053 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 113,005 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 112,977 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 112,977 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2016 112,948 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 112,692 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 112,544 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 112,491 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 112,368 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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C115 JKH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 C115 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

How do I check the history of C115 JKH?

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What year was C115 JKH registered?

C115 JKH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 May 1986.

Is C115 JKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C115 JKH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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