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C9 KCJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,185 mi
Last recorded177,185 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 KCJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 177,185 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 177,185 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 177,185 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 177,185 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 177,185 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 174,787 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 167,777 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 160,738 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 158,802 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 150,916 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 142,369 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 129,811 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 129,811 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 104,142 miles

rear diff pinion seal leaking

slight play at rear wheels

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrotion on body underside but not near a prescribed area

front cross member damaged

n/s/rear brake pipe end not fully screwed into the wheel cylinder

Fail 9 May 2012 104,090 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrotion on body underside but not near a prescribed area

front cross member damaged

n/s/rear brake pipe end not fully screwed into the wheel cylinder

rear diff pinion seal leaking

slight play at rear wheels

Pass 17 May 2011 100,002 miles

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Rear brakes require adjustment.

Fail 10 May 2011

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding slightly.

Rear brakes require adjustment.

Pass 17 May 2010 95,229 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion to body above rear axle.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2010 95,215 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2009 90,139 miles

Nearside front swivel pin housing has slight oil leak.

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 May 2009 90,127 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside front swivel pin housing has slight oil leak.

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2008 88,217 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 81,940 miles

Drag link end gaiter split

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 77,039 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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C9 KCJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C9 KCJ, 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 C9 KCJ registered?

C9 KCJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C9 KCJ safe to buy?

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