1986 Land Rover Defender 2.5L Petrol · C943 KHJ
1986 Land Rover Defender (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01/02/1986. Recorded mileage 97,383 miles. MOT valid until 15/01/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- LAND ROVER DEFENDER
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,383 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1986
- Engine
- 2495cc
C943 KHJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/01/2026
- 97,383 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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C943 KHJ Mileage History
- 06/10/202295,416 mi
- 13/10/202295,416 mi
- 10/11/202396,445 mi+1,029 mi
- 17/12/202496,893 mi+448 mi
- 16/01/202697,383 mi+490 mi
Average of roughly 600 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C943 KHJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Land Rover Defender (C943 KHJ) between October 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Suspension component pin or bush likely to become detached both rear suspension bushes wrongly mounted (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose brake pedal and servo loose (1.1.2 (c))”.
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