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C951 KHJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests39 (20 pass, 19 fail)
Pass rate51.3%

Mileage

224,475 mi
Last recorded224,475 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC951 KHJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 19 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 224,475 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 May 2025 216,748 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2024 209,674 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 209,651 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2023 202,694 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 May 2023 202,678 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2022 196,278 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 19 May 2022 196,260 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm nut loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear hub oil leak on wheel

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

Pass 25 May 2021 189,660 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 189,643 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 189,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested headlight not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cracking inner sidewall (down to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 185,742 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust leak from exhaust manifold

Pass 7 Sep 2018 181,672 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust slight leak from front

Fail 31 Aug 2018 181,568 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake pedal spongy

exhaust slight leak from front

Pass 4 Sep 2017 174,934 miles

Nearside Front steering damper rubber cover split

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Aug 2017 174,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Direction indicators not working front and back (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front steering damper rubber cover split

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 165,726 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track arm outer joint (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal feels soft

Fail 13 Aug 2016 165,542 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt track arm outer joint (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal feels soft

Pass 14 Aug 2015 158,255 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

emissions dirty

knock from rear on braking

nsr hub damp

Fail 13 Aug 2015 158,255 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

emissions dirty

knock from rear on braking

nsr hub damp

Pass 9 Jul 2014 147,821 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

emissions dirty

light switch loose on column

slight oil leak apparant from nsr hub seal

Fail 9 Jul 2014 147,821 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

emissions dirty

light switch loose on column

slight oil leak apparant from nsr hub seal

Fail 10 Jul 2013 137,542 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

osf door interior handle stiff in operation

Pass 10 Jul 2013 137,542 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

osf door interior handle stiff in operation

Pass 21 Jun 2012 132,739 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jun 2012 132,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 129,425 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both wipers slightly detiorated

chassis rear crossmember corroded

offside rear light unit slightly damaged

oil leak nearside rear end of axle

Fail 14 Jun 2011 129,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both wipers slightly detiorated

chassis rear crossmember corroded

offside rear light unit slightly damaged

offside rear upper LPG fuel tank. 1 x strap not attached

oil leak nearside rear end of axle

Pass 14 Jun 2010 126,605 miles

slight slack in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 14 Jun 2010 126,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight slack in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 3 Jun 2010 126,530 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

slight slack in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jun 2009 124,620 miles

rear number plate slightly detiorated

Fail 10 Jun 2009 124,620 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear number plate slightly detiorated

Pass 14 Jun 2008 121,873 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 212,873 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 120,249 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 120,239 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

nsf tyre has a small cut in side wall but not down to the cords

Pass 5 May 2006 115,591 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 115,581 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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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C951 KHJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.3%.

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 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 C951 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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C951 KHJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 1986.

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