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C318 CKH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

161,698 mi
Last recorded161,698 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC318 CKH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 161,698 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 160,599 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 157,097 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 155,555 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 154,967 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 152,662 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 148,129 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 144,442 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output corroded (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 140,909 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 140,909 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 135,006 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 131,319 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 127,276 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 127,271 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 122,500 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 117,032 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 117,032 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 114,633 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 110,608 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 110,597 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 110,597 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 109,901 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure 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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C318 CKH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C318 CKH, 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

How do I check the history of C318 CKH?

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What year was C318 CKH registered?

C318 CKH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 1986.

Is C318 CKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C318 CKH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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