MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,119 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff and hub? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Brake performance not tested system leaking. (3.7.A.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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C246 KJE is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 1980 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 53,856 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 C246 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 46 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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C246 KJE is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 June 1980.
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