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B956 YJX

1985 Land Rover Jeep

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,704 mi
Last recorded203,704 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB956 YJX
MakeLand Rover
ModelJeep
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 203,704 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Both rear hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Front axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 203,674 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping steering is affected (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive both rear hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive front axle seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 201,425 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Various small oil leaks around engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive both rear hub seals but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 199,557 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (hockey Stick) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various small oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2022 199,556 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (hockey Stick) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Various small oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 196,280 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 185,637 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2020 185,631 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal creeps under presser (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2019 175,841 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2019 175,841 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2015 173,586 miles

n/s and o/s/rear hub back plate slight misting of oil

n/s/front and o/s/front axle slight misting of oil

Pass 20 Feb 2010 172,714 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2009 172,703 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 170,383 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 165,184 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 163,899 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Jeep?

Based on 2,119 MOT tests across 220 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
515
Miles/Year
63
Year Lifespan
220
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 85
Stop lamp not working 82
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 70
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 49
position lamp(s) not working 48
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B956 YJX is a 1985 Land Rover Jeep in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The most common reason a Land Rover Jeep fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 85 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B956 YJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Jeep typically stays on UK roads for around 63 years. At 41 years old, this Land Rover Jeep is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B956 YJX registered?

B956 YJX is a 1985 Land Rover Jeep, first registered on 11 June 1985.

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