MOT Status
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184,313 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
front panhard rod slight play on axle
slight play steering drop arm onto steering box
front suspension panhard rod slight play
service brake performance just met
steering box drop arm slight play
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc backing plate loose
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc backing plate loose
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc backing plate loose
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc backing plate loose
Suspension component ball joint has slight play front panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
park brake travel
Suspension component ball joint has slight play front panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
park brake travel
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s/f - front arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
rear x member starting to corode
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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880 J is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
Across all 1996 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 122,435 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 880 J, 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 30 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was 880 J registered?
880 J is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is 880 J safe to buy?
The MOT history for 880 J shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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