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C211 NHJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

125,027 mi
Last recorded125,027 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC211 NHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 125,027 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 129,795 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 122,109 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 122,068 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively PAS box (Has had poor prior repair) also leaking at pas Pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure x2 Cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Multiple oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Nearside Rear Exhaust hanger slightly loose

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Fuel damaged (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Under side inc gear box bolt in cross member being holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 117,914 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2021 117,914 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated axle swivel seal (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated hub seal (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt one on the steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 116,425 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 116,058 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 115,726 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

chassis centre cross member corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2018 115,726 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

chassis centre cross member corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2017 115,258 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 114,504 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 114,482 miles

Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 111,908 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 108,220 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 106,388 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 103,598 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 103,598 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2011 99,507 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 95,893 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 94,101 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 91,623 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 146,844 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 135,607 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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C211 NHJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 C211 NHJ, 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 C211 NHJ registered?

C211 NHJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C211 NHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C211 NHJ shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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