MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,566 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front and rear tyres perished
Underbody covers with underseal
Front and rear tyres perished
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Underbody covers with underseal
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre outer sidewall slight damage
offside rear side window missing
rear injector damp
steering box damp
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front, centre and rear chassis rails slighty corroded
oil leak around engine and gearbox
rear axle ball joint has slight play
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front, centre and rear chassis rails slighty corroded
oil leak around engine and gearbox
rear axle ball joint has slight play
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C124 JCA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 C124 JCA, 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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What year was C124 JCA registered?
C124 JCA is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 October 1985.
Is C124 JCA safe to buy?
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