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345 JYC

1984 Land Rover Defender

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,901 mi
Last recorded36,901 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Land Rover Defender119,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration345 JYC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 36,901 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 35,976 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 35,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger-multiple places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/crossmember-holed multiple places by shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi/crossmember holed by shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive base of shock turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 35,868 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 35,180 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 34,964 miles

Centre Rear Upper rear a frame-play in balljoint

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret on spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front seatbelt twisted

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Jul 2016 34,964 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front seatbelt twisted

Centre Rear Upper rear a frame-play in balljoint

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut turret on spring (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Propshaft universal joint worn play in REAR PROP- SHOULD GREASE OUT ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 33,648 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 32,529 miles

Coolant leak

play rear 'a' frame balljoint

rear prop sliding joint play

Pass 9 Jul 2013 31,158 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 31,136 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 27,253 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 26,950 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 23,694 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 19,919 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 17,152 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 14,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 12,161 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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345 JYC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1984 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 119,280 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 345 JYC, 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 42 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 345 JYC registered?

345 JYC is a 1984 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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