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C73 JOA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

305,796 mi
Last recorded305,796 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC73 JOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 305,796 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailng arm axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailng arm axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

both rear suspension trailing arm axle mount

steering column joint worn

Pass 23 Aug 2025 304,716 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight corrosion offside front bulkhead

Pass 29 Aug 2024 301,932 miles

Nearside Front swivel hub has slight play

driver seat base deteriorated

driver seat belt stalk cover missing

steering box damp

Pass 31 Aug 2023 299,456 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor corroded

Offside Front bulkhead corroded

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

driver seat belt stalk cover missing

rear floor cross members corroded

rear suspension spring mounting plates corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2022 295,982 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear floor cross members corroded

both rear spring mounts corroded

slight play nearside front swivel joint

Pass 25 Aug 2021 292,339 miles

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

both rear suspension spring mounts corroded

central bolt on cross member corroded

centre exhaust section slightly deteriorated

nearside front floor section corroded

nearside sidelamp dim

nearside wiper blade slightly deteriorated

passenger seat belts unchecked-child seats fitted

rear floor brackets corroded

slight play nearside front swivel joint

Pass 24 Aug 2020 288,001 miles

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

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

both rear hub seals damp

both rear suspension spring mounts corroded

corrosion rear floor brackets

park brake performance only just met requirements

passenger seat belts unchecked-child seats fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2019 284,099 miles

park brake lever has little reserve travel

passenger seat belts unchecked-child seats fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2019 284,075 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

park brake lever has little reserve travel

passenger seat belts unchecked-child seats fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2018 276,658 miles

nearside seat belt unchecked child seat fitted

slight play detected at steering wheel

Fail 20 Aug 2018 276,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

drivers mirror glass damaged

nearside seat belt unchecked child seat fitted

rear axle tie rod mounts corroded

slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 24 Aug 2017 269,514 miles

nearside front suspension turret corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

rear axle tie rod mountings corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2016 261,197 miles

nearside rear seatbelt unchecked-child seat fitted

nearside rear upper shock absorber mount has slight play

slight corrosion inner bulkhead both sides

steering box damp

Pass 22 Aug 2015 25,171 miles

Drivers mirror slightly damaged

centre exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2015 251,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Drivers mirror slightly damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2014 242,068 miles

Drivers mirror damaged

Headlamps Deteriorated

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear shock absorber lower bush has slight play

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2013 231,452 miles

Drivers door mirror damaged

offside panhard rod bush has slight play

Pass 13 Aug 2012 218,024 miles

Drivers mirror damaged

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear lever arm joint boot deteriorated

both front swivel joints leaking slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2011 205,689 miles

Drivers mirror damaged

Front brake discs worn

Front propshaft universal joint worn

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear propshaft loose

Rear propshaft universal joint worn

Slight fluid leak offside front hub

Pass 19 Aug 2010 194,582 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 175,941 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 162,840 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 149,197 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 133,392 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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C73 JOA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C73 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.

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What year was C73 JOA registered?

C73 JOA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 1986.

Is C73 JOA safe to buy?

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