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C73 LBW

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

158,363 mi
Last recorded158,363 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC73 LBW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 158,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion evident n/s rear under bonnet and bottom of screen n/s

Fail 21 Aug 2024 158,363 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion evident n/s rear under bonnet and bottom of screen n/s

Pass 5 Sep 2023 158,303 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front floor pan corroded to excess

Offside Front tractor joint leaking oil

fuel tank damp

windscreen

windscreen bottom mountings corroded to excess

Fail 9 Jun 2023 158,289 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting crossmember adjacent to towhitch mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

slight oil leak o/F hub

Pass 31 May 2022 158,202 miles

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 31 May 2022 158,202 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 16 Apr 2021 157,961 miles

Nearside Front floor pan corroded to excess

fuel tank damp

Fail 9 Apr 2021 157,961 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front floor pan corroded to excess

fuel tank damp

Pass 2 Apr 2020 157,555 miles

fuel tank + injection pump damp

offside a pillar corroded to excess

Fail 2 Apr 2020 157,555 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

fuel tank + injection pump damp

offside a pillar corroded to excess

Pass 1 May 2019 157,194 miles

body condition poor

o/s front hub oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2019 157,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded flooring (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front hub oil leak

body poor

Pass 5 Apr 2018 156,732 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

traces of fluid on both rear brake drum backplates

Fail 3 Apr 2018 156,720 miles

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear loadbearing structual crossmember (6.6.6)

Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

traces of fluid on both rear brake drum backplates

Pass 4 Apr 2017 156,313 miles

Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

traces of fluid leaks on both rear brake drum backplates

Pass 18 Mar 2016 155,666 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 154,126 miles

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

slight play at steering box drop arm ball joint

Pass 4 Apr 2014 151,943 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 150,175 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 150,175 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 146,296 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 139,340 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 135,782 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 135,782 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 126,403 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 119,436 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 119,436 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 113,596 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 108,751 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 LBW is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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