MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,493 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting A pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering A pillar (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering at bulk head within 30cm of brake master cylinder (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front snow plough mount fitted to front of vehicle
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole scuttle panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear hockey stick bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front steering swivel sphere has a slight oil leak
Nearside Front steering swivel sphere slightly worn
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear hockey stick bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front steering swivel sphere slightly worn
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear diff seal leaking oil slightly
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
all 4 tyres have signs of perishing
exhaust tailpipe section corroded
offside front door a pillar corroded and holed
rear diff seal slight seap of oil
slight seap of oil from both front steering swivel spheres
exhaust tailpipe section corroded
rear diff has a slight seap
Nearside Front steering swivel joint has a slight seap of oil from a seal
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
all 4 tyres outer sidewalls starting to perish and crack
Nearside Front steering pivot seal has slight leak
oil leak
rear diff leaking oil
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front steering pivot seal has slight leak
oil leak
rear diff leaking oil
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
nearside hub seal damp
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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B770 JCU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 B770 JCU, 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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B770 JCU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 June 1985.
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