MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
22,588 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front axle hub seal leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front axle hub seal leaking
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front headlights poor patterns
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front headlights poor patterns
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn swivel s loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor cross members rusted (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor cross members rusted (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Engine oil leak ( Not urgent )
Light smoke at idle
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight up and down movement at wheel (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Engine oil leak ( Not urgent )
Light smoke at idle
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Slight up and down movement at wheel (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 2 x 233 Bulbs fitted (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
o/s/f brake binding
oil leaks from engine
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Inner Electrical wiring insecure by the clutch slave cylinder in engine bay (1.9.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
oil leaks from engine
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C138 JJX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 C138 JJX, 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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C138 JJX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 1985.
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