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C573 PUJ

1986 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

248,093 mi
Last recorded248,093 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC573 PUJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 248,093 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 245,037 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 241,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 241,231 miles

Position lamp not working all side light and main beam not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 241,196 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis section upper showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 241,196 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail front prop front uj (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2021 240,775 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 237,671 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 231,709 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 225,804 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 221,562 miles

tyres showing signs of perishing

Fail 14 Aug 2017 221,562 miles

Fuel system component leaking lift pump on engine (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 30 Aug 2016 216,242 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 212,017 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 206,730 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 206,730 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 201,622 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 196,923 miles

Oil leak

drivers door check strap not in place

Fail 30 Oct 2012 196,757 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

drivers door check strap not in place

Pass 9 Nov 2011 19,117 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2011 19,117 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2010 186,118 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 184,503 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

corrosion to nsf floor (not in presrcibed area)

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 10 Nov 2009 184,501 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear suspension bump stops missing

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

corrosion to nsf floor (not in presrcibed area)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 179,385 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 175,262 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

passenger floor corroded

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 7 Sep 2007 175,217 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

passenger floor corroded

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 12 Sep 2006 172,938 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 172,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear bumps missing

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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C573 PUJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 C573 PUJ, 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.

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C573 PUJ is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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