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C259 KJE

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

188,866 mi
Last recorded188,866 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC259 KJE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 188,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 188,415 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 188,415 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2024 188,415 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 188,415 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 186,549 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Mirror glass seriously damaged, affecting rear view

Offside Panhard rod bush deteriorated

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Pitman arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 181,779 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Support rod bush deteriorated/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Pitman arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 180,334 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported bracket on strut (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 178,701 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 176,529 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 173,790 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 171,045 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 168,459 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 165,661 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 163,173 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 163,173 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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C259 KJE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C259 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C259 KJE registered?

C259 KJE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 May 1986.

Is C259 KJE safe to buy?

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