MOT Status
ValidMileage
95,971 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Front Lower Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Lower Intermediate drop arm insecure to steering box (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear hub seal slight gear oil leak
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear hub seal slight gear oil leak
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Oil leak hub seal ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
brake caliper leaking nearside rear hub seal slight oil leak (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A88 JVC is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 A88 JVC, 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 A88 JVC registered?
A88 JVC is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 1983.
Is A88 JVC safe to buy?
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