MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
268,513 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front axle swivel joint slight oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member and rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
chassis wax oiled
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front axle swivel joint slight oil leak
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member and rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
chassis wax oiled
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Off side wiper split but clears window
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
centre exhaust brcket broken but adequatly supported
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Off side wiper split but clears window
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
centre exhaust brcket broken but adequatly supported
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C24 JJX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 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 C24 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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What year was C24 JJX registered?
C24 JJX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is C24 JJX safe to buy?
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