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C244 KJE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

149,331 mi
Last recorded149,331 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC244 KJE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 149,331 miles

Front both front floor pans corroded with holes

both wiper blades split

Pass 28 May 2025 148,485 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 146,905 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 144,385 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2022 141,984 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 140,071 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 May 2020 137,289 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 135,212 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 May 2018 131,948 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 127,997 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 122,354 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 30 May 2015 116,523 miles
Fail 30 May 2015 116,523 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 113,258 miles

Oil leak

chassis undersealed

Pass 4 Jun 2013 110,189 miles

Oil leak

chassis and brake pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 19 Apr 2012 107,572 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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C244 KJE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 C244 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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What year was C244 KJE registered?

C244 KJE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C244 KJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C244 KJE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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