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C240 GKE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

51,160 mi
Last recorded51,160 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC240 GKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 51,160 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 51,160 miles

Offside front wheel binding slightly.

Pass 20 Aug 2020 51,160 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from transfer box and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 51,660 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both rear link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2019 44,205 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 3 Aug 2018 38,498 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake pedal has travel

nearside front floor/ battery tray corroded

slight play in lower steering column universal joint

Fail 25 Jul 2018 38,498 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component insecurely attached panhard rod bracket insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2013 38,455 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

bonnett difficult to close

brake pedal travel

drivers door difficult to close

nearside and offside lower bulkhead corroded

top steering bush slightly stiff

Pass 2 Apr 2012 20,279 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 16,677 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 13,636 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 12,835 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 4,064 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 41,856 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 41,807 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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C240 GKE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 C240 GKE, 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 C240 GKE registered?

C240 GKE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 April 1986.

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