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C794 KJS

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,425 mi
Last recorded81,425 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC794 KJS
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 81,425 miles

some travel to hand brake lever

Fail 12 Aug 2025 81,425 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

some travel to hand brake lever

Pass 23 Aug 2024 80,562 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 80,488 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 80,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 80,440 miles

Central floor area bolts missing

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play tractor unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play tractor unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 80,440 miles

Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings missing bolt (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tractor unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings missing 2 bolts (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tractor unit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected (4.11 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts propshaft area (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central floor area bolts missing

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2019 80,411 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 80,411 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower mount seat box (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front brake discs rusty both sides

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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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C794 KJS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C794 KJS, 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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C794 KJS is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1986.

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