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C273 PCU

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

46,868 mi
Last recorded46,868 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC273 PCU
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 46,868 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 45,995 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 44,796 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 43,234 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 42,845 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 42,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2021 42,455 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 44,934 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 41,313 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 40,779 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 39,353 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 38,250 miles

N/S/F hub slight oil leak

O/S/F hub slight oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 38,247 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

N/S/F hub slight oil leak

O/S/F hub slight oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 38,232 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 38,189 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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C273 PCU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 C273 PCU, 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 C273 PCU registered?

C273 PCU is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 May 1986.

Is C273 PCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for C273 PCU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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