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C943 KHJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Petrol 3900cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,383 mi
Last recorded97,383 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC943 KHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,900cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 97,383 miles

reverse lamp not working

Pass 17 Dec 2024 96,893 miles

reverse lamp not working

Pass 10 Nov 2023 96,445 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 95,416 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 95,416 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose brake pedal and servo loose (1.1.2 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached both rear suspension bushes wrongly mounted (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Apr 2021 94,464 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 90,551 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 82,994 miles

Nearside Lower windscreen cracked (not in drivers view)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 79,073 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f axle swivel hub leaking

Fail 7 Apr 2017 79,073 miles

Brake performance not tested due to fluid leaks (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

n/s/f axle swivel hub leaking

Pass 16 Jan 2014 11,122 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 11,122 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 8,280 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 8,280 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 3,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 3,133 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 59,557 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 59,557 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 56,281 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 55,484 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 54,539 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 52,774 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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C943 KHJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 C943 KHJ, 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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What year was C943 KHJ registered?

C943 KHJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 February 1986.

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