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C121 JKH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

258,589 mi
Last recorded258,589 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC121 JKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 258,589 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 253,340 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 246,272 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 239,641 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 234,582 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 230,195 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 230,190 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 226,482 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 217,805 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 207,402 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 198,668 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 186,140 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 175,964 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 166,081 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 157,035 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 156,911 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2010 156,911 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded

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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C121 JKH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 C121 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 C121 JKH registered?

C121 JKH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C121 JKH safe to buy?

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