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C115 JRH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

119,581 mi
Last recorded119,581 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC115 JRH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 119,581 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 119,444 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 118,893 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 118,673 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 118,548 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 118,245 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 117,401 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 116,614 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 116,614 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 115,738 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 113,939 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 JRH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 C115 JRH, 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 JRH?

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What year was C115 JRH registered?

C115 JRH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C115 JRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C115 JRH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C115 JRH have outstanding finance?

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