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C52 JOA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Brown Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

396,918 mi
Last recorded396,918 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC52 JOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 396,918 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 390,440 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 386,044 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 380,334 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 374,074 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 367,159 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 360,455 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 352,998 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 344,422 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 334,203 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 334,203 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 325,862 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 313,751 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 301,603 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2012 290,402 miles

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

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 278,402 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 266,188 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 253,582 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 240,537 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 229,257 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 217,424 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 205,717 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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C52 JOA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 C52 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

How do I check the history of C52 JOA?

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What year was C52 JOA registered?

C52 JOA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C52 JOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C52 JOA shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C52 JOA have outstanding finance?

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