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B399 JNT

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

106,190 mi
Last recorded106,190 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB399 JNT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 106,190 miles

BOLT MISSING FROM N/S/F BEARING COVER

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

FRONT SUSPENSION ARMS - REAR BUSHES CRACKED / WORN

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F SWIVEL / SPHERE HUB

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 106,183 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT EXHAUST MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system RIGID PIPE INTO CALIPER LEAKING (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOLT MISSING ON N/S/F WHEEL BEARING COVER

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

FRONT SUSPENSION TRAILING ARMS - REAR BUSHES WORN & CRACKED

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F STEERING BALL JOINT

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F SWIVEL / SPHERE HUB

SOME CORROSION TO CHASSIS / UNDERSIDE - HAS BEEN UNDER SEALED

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 106,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing lower attachment (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 106,005 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage fouling Steering box drop link fouling cowling (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing lower attachment (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 105,783 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front door mirror glass cracked

Fail 27 Apr 2018 105,778 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front door mirror glass cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2017 105,566 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 105,561 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 105,302 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2016 105,284 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 104,872 miles

all tyres starting to crack on walls

Pass 16 Nov 2013 140,834 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 104,804 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 102,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 102,241 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 98,192 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion holes in offside rear chassis and nearside rear chassis and rear cross member.(please note rear tow bar assembly has been removed)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 98,191 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

corrosion holes in rear chassis both sides within 30cm of tow bar mounting points

nearside rear tyre side wall cracked/perishing

Pass 18 Aug 2007 93,398 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 89,334 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both fuel pump unions leak slightly/damp. †rear brale shoes noisy/squeal inoperation. †clutch pedal rubber pad worn. †

engine runs on?? †

steering box leaks oil slightly??? †near side front side lamp lens slightly damaged. †front exaust pipes hits middle chassis crossmember/ middle silencer blows slightly †

steering column knocks cowling on turns.

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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B399 JNT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 B399 JNT, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B399 JNT is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 May 1985.

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