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C845 AHN

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,633 mi
Last recorded203,633 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC845 AHN
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 203,633 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 198,086 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 198,047 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 189,998 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 189,481 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 181,676 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 167,895 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 251,517 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 249,380 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 248,704 miles

Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 248,677 miles

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 245,549 miles

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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C845 AHN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 C845 AHN, 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 C845 AHN?

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What year was C845 AHN registered?

C845 AHN is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C845 AHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C845 AHN shows 12 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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