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C231 KJE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

40,952 mi
Last recorded40,952 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC231 KJE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 40,952 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all tyres cracking in treads

front brake discs pitted

front turrets corroded

suspension and axle components corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 9 Aug 2017 40,951 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all tyres cracking in treads

front brake discs pitted

front turrets corroded

suspension and axle components corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2016 40,311 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake discs pitted

front suspension turrets have corrosion

under body corrosion

Fail 29 Feb 2016 40,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front brake discs pitted

front suspension turrets have corrosion

rear hub oil seals leaking

under body corrosion

Pass 6 Feb 2015 39,620 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front and rear brake hoses deteriorating (ferrules)

front brake discs pitting

front suspension turrets corroded

slight leak nearside rear hub

underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2015 39,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front and rear brake hoses deteriorating (ferrules)

front brake discs pitting

front suspension turrets corroded

slight leak nearside rear hub

underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2014 39,299 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 39,273 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 38,138 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 36,910 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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C231 KJE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C231 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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C231 KJE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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