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C123 JKH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

19,296 mi
Last recorded19,296 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC123 JKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 19,296 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 17,794 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 16,570 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 16,296 miles

Offside Rear chassis corroded

slight oil leak from nearside front hub seal

Pass 3 Feb 2022 16,143 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 15,653 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 15,653 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 15,300 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 15,044 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 14,592 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 14,192 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 13,677 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 13,676 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 13,112 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 6,469 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 6,469 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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C123 JKH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 C123 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 C123 JKH registered?

C123 JKH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C123 JKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C123 JKH shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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