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C241 GKE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

258,830 mi
Last recorded258,830 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC241 GKE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 258,830 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2024 258,830 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 258,612 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 257,863 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 256,374 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 253,919 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 243,717 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 239,392 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 230,725 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 223,778 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 213,364 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 203,964 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 197,811 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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C241 GKE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 C241 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C241 GKE?

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What year was C241 GKE registered?

C241 GKE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 April 1986.

Is C241 GKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C241 GKE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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