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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
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
Nearside Front swivel hub has slight play
driver seat base deteriorated
driver seat belt stalk cover missing
steering box damp
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
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
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
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
park brake lever has little reserve travel
passenger seat belts unchecked-child seats fitted
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
nearside seat belt unchecked child seat fitted
slight play detected at steering wheel
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
nearside front suspension turret corroded
offside rear brake binding slightly
rear axle tie rod mountings corroded
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
Drivers mirror slightly damaged
centre exhaust section slightly deteriorated
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
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
Drivers door mirror damaged
offside panhard rod bush has slight play
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
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
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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C73 JOA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 1986.
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