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C99 JOA

1986 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

32,427 mi
Last recorded32,427 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC99 JOA
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 32,427 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 32,416 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 32,379 miles

advise off side rear and near side rear tyres starting to perish.

advise off side rear section of chassis very rustey.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 32,312 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 32,301 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 32,254 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 32,251 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2013 32,238 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 32,238 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 32,168 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 32,052 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 31,772 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 31,772 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 31,613 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

nearside and offside front tractor seals damp

Pass 14 Jul 2008 31,245 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear vehicle structure has slight corrosion.

Pass 18 Jul 2007 30,734 miles

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 30,734 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 30,551 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 30,231 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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C99 JOA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 C99 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 C99 JOA registered?

C99 JOA is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 1986.

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The MOT history for C99 JOA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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