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C509 HKJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,974 mi
Last recorded151,974 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC509 HKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 151,974 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 151,482 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 151,314 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 150,950 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 150,705 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 149,040 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 148,204 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 148,204 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 147,440 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 146,004 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre is cracking

Nearside Rear tyre is cracking

Steering system slightly rough uj (2.2.D.1)

prop shaft has play

Pass 23 Jun 2016 145,852 miles

Both front hubs leaking

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Bump stop missing

Fail 17 Jun 2016 145,849 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front hubs leaking

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Bump stop missing

Pass 11 Dec 2014 145,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 145,450 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 144,841 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 144,814 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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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C509 HKJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C509 HKJ, 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 C509 HKJ?

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What year was C509 HKJ registered?

C509 HKJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 June 1986.

Is C509 HKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for C509 HKJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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