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12 CJP

1990 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,011 mi
Last recorded108,011 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1990 Land Rover Defender127,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 CJP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 108,011 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 101,229 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 101,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 96,631 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 85,320 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f tyre cracked in tread & sidewall

o/s/r shock absorber dirt shield corroded

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 10 Nov 2009 85,320 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s/f tyre cracked in tread & sidewall

o/s/r shock absorber dirt shield corroded

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 10 Nov 2008 83,854 miles

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

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

n/s wiper blade torn

Pass 15 Nov 2007 91,558 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front hub oil seals leaking

front propshaft u/js worn

Fail 15 Nov 2007 91,558 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front hub oil seals leaking

front propshaft u/js worn

Pass 9 Oct 2006 89,626 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front propshaft rear u/j worn

n/s & o/s front hub oil seals leaking

Pass 4 Oct 2005 78,197 miles

advise given with VT30

Fail 29 Sep 2005 78,197 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s &o/s front hub oil seals leaking

oil leak

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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12 CJP is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 127,503 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 12 CJP, 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 36 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 12 CJP registered?

12 CJP is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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