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C252 KJE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

184,414 mi
Last recorded184,414 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC252 KJE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 184,414 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component . Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 180,629 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 176,452 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower bulk head to floor corroded and holed

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 176,429 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower bulk head to floor corroded and holed

Pass 11 Oct 2023 172,469 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

air vacume pump slight leak of oil

Pass 24 Aug 2022 167,367 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 165,687 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Steering box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 162,115 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering metal pipe damaged

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 158,248 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 158,168 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2010 158,151 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 158,151 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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C252 KJE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C252 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 C252 KJE registered?

C252 KJE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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