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KEN 241

1986 Land Rover Defender

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

207,506 mi
Last recorded207,506 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEN 241
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 207,506 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2024 207,496 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 207,007 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 206,335 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 205,880 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 205,603 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 205,469 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 204,941 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 203,993 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 203,997 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 203,660 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2013 200,837 miles

corrosion to floorpan and sill areas

slight inbalance on rear footbrake

slight play in front steering arm joints

Pass 20 Jan 2012 195,305 miles

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

Oil leak

front number plate damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2011 191,079 miles

corrosion to chassis rail and outriggers

slight play in steering arms and drop links

Pass 27 Jan 2010 185,830 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 185,822 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 179,790 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 174,564 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 168,863 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 164,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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KEN 241 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KEN 241, 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 KEN 241 registered?

KEN 241 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 June 1986.

Is KEN 241 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KEN 241 shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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