MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,000 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear silencer box missing
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both nearside and offside belt webbings scuffed (7.1.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip offside upper screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Centre belt catch webbing cut (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both headlights (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear silencer box missing
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both nearside and offside belt webbings scuffed (7.1.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip offside upper screen (3.2 (a) (i))
No side indicators or hazard light tell tale
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both seat belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip offside upper screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper ends frayed (3.4 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
No side indicators or hazard light tell tale
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both seat belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip offside upper screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper ends frayed (3.4 (b) (i))
No side indicators
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Belt webbings a little scuffed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip offside upper screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
No side indicators
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Belt webbings a little scuffed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip offside upper screen (3.2 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking injector pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely appears to be jammed on (1.3.1 (c))
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely appears to be jammed on (1.3.1 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
there is an oil leak from the engine
i cannot push the vehicle on to the turnplates on the lift because of the handbrake fault neither can i test the rear footbrake accurately
i cannot turn the rear propshaft to inspect the universal joints for wear
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C196 KJE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 C196 KJE, 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.
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What year was C196 KJE registered?
C196 KJE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C196 KJE safe to buy?
The MOT history for C196 KJE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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