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A130 JNX

1983 Land Rover Defender

Red Lpg 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

298,596 mi
Last recorded298,596 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover Defender109,986 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA130 JNX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 298,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 297,433 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame ball joint to axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 291,496 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 284,435 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 278,992 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2016 278,758 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 272,586 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 269,615 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 25 Oct 2014 269,610 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2013 262,543 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 262,543 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 253,848 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 253,848 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 247,118 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 239,936 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 230,465 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 219,880 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 209,887 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 202,419 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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A130 JNX is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 3,528cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1983 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 109,986 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 A130 JNX, 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 43 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 A130 JNX registered?

A130 JNX is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 December 1983.

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