MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,202 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Slight blue smoke on acceleration
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Poor beam pattern definition offside headlamp
Slight blue smoke on acceleration
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Poor beam pattern definition offside headlamp
Slight blue smoke on acceleration
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C229 KJE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 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 C229 KJE, 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 40 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 C229 KJE registered?
C229 KJE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C229 KJE safe to buy?
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