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C645 SJH

1986 Land Rover Defender

Cream Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,205 mi
Last recorded166,205 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC645 SJH
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 166,205 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 165,538 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 164,589 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 28 Aug 2024 164,589 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 163,419 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank securing brackets corroded

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 161,379 miles

Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

battery box corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2021 161,320 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 161,224 miles

battery box corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2015 161,215 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

battery box corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2010 161,100 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 159,930 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 157,341 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 157,328 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bit hanging off under side, front no plate small, drivers door a little poor in operation

Fail 18 Sep 2007 157,309 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Advise offside track rod end boot split

Pass 3 Aug 2006 144,813 miles

various under body corotion

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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C645 SJH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 C645 SJH, 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 C645 SJH registered?

C645 SJH is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 May 1986.

Is C645 SJH safe to buy?

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