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C246 KJE

1980 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,119 mi
Last recorded138,119 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2024
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Defender53,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC246 KJE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2024 138,119 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 138,025 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff and hub? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 137,376 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 137,235 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 136,983 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 135,973 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 135,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 133,772 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 133,765 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake performance not tested system leaking. (3.7.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2017 131,839 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 130,488 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 129,011 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 127,339 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 123,206 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 120,224 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 120,218 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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C246 KJE is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 53,856 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 C246 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 46 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 C246 KJE registered?

C246 KJE is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 1980.

Is C246 KJE safe to buy?

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