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C219 EKL

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

249,911 mi
Last recorded249,911 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC219 EKL
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2026 249,911 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 246,694 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 243,954 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 241,182 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 238,762 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 236,735 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 235,530 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 229,053 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 225,457 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 222,271 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 216,017 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 215,949 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 215,747 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 211,489 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 203,594 miles

Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

left door mirror cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2011 199,418 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 196,385 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 191,643 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 186,402 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 180,812 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 174,993 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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C219 EKL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C219 EKL, 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 C219 EKL?

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What year was C219 EKL registered?

C219 EKL is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 1986.

Is C219 EKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C219 EKL shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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