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C936 JAT

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

43,404 mi
Last recorded43,404 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC936 JAT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 43,404 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 34,921 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 26,003 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 20,019 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 9,188 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 134,108 miles

new speedometer showing much less mileage

Fail 16 Dec 2020 216,336 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black and silver (0.1 (d))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Steering box has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2019 208,435 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 208,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 197,778 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 186,314 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 171,299 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 158,242 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 143,026 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 134,659 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 132,128 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 131,987 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 129,235 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005

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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C936 JAT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 C936 JAT, 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 C936 JAT registered?

C936 JAT is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C936 JAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C936 JAT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C936 JAT have outstanding finance?

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