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C196 KJE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,000 mi
Last recorded90,000 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC196 KJE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 90,000 miles

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))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 90,000 miles

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))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 90,000 miles

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))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 90,000 miles

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))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 90,000 miles

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))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 90,000 miles

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))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 90,012 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 90,000 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 90,000 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 90,000 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 90,000 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 89,610 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 88,688 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 87,428 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 86,504 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 85,444 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 83,790 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 81,749 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C196 KJE?

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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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