MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,190 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
nearside front door mirror glass cracked
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
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)
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)
all tyres starting to crack on walls
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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.
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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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