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C242 KJE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,811 mi
Last recorded175,811 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC242 KJE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2019 175,811 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 174,294 miles

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 172,100 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under servo (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 172,100 miles

Stop lamp not working Both (1.2.1b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under servo (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 169,432 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber slightly damp

Nearside head light aim low

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

some play in rear axle/prop shaft flange

Pass 9 Nov 2015 153,664 miles

Rear prop shaft joint excessively worn.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 149,939 miles

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

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

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 149,939 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 137,428 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 114,779 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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C242 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 80%.

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 C242 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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C242 KJE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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