MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
40,952 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing
Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing
Rear brake hose ferrules corroded
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all tyres cracking in treads
front brake discs pitted
front turrets corroded
suspension and axle components corroded
underbody corrosion
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing
Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing
Rear brake hose ferrules corroded
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
all tyres cracking in treads
front brake discs pitted
front turrets corroded
suspension and axle components corroded
underbody corrosion
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front brake discs pitted
front suspension turrets have corrosion
under body corrosion
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front brake discs pitted
front suspension turrets have corrosion
rear hub oil seals leaking
under body corrosion
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front and rear brake hoses deteriorating (ferrules)
front brake discs pitting
front suspension turrets corroded
slight leak nearside rear hub
underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front and rear brake hoses deteriorating (ferrules)
front brake discs pitting
front suspension turrets corroded
slight leak nearside rear hub
underbody corrosion
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C231 KJE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 C231 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 C231 KJE registered?
C231 KJE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C231 KJE safe to buy?
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