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C26 JOA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

229,626 mi
Last recorded229,626 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 JOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 229,626 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 227,087 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 223,716 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 221,195 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 218,085 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 May 2021 215,338 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 212,821 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 212,821 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 210,100 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 207,075 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 203,972 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 200,534 miles

Nearside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 196,560 miles

Front and rear pinion oil seals leaking

Pass 23 Nov 2012 193,896 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 193,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 189,320 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 183,648 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 179,997 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 179,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 173,518 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 173,513 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 167,362 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 167,357 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 162,840 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 160,152 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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C26 JOA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C26 JOA, 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 C26 JOA registered?

C26 JOA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1986.

Is C26 JOA safe to buy?

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