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ExpiredMileage
88,691 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength to the right pf shock mount behind brake pipe bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced complete rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected forward of the axel (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all axle locating arm bushes worn
ns and osf upper spring turrets corroded
Emissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped in half (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg, (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Body mounting fixings insecure mounting holes and corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm, , lower steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Body mounting fixings insecure holes and corrosion (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front brake discs corroding
Front brake discs corroding
Rear coil springs corroded
nearside and offside front suspension arms, rear bushes split no excess movement
nearside and offside rear chassis legs holes and corrosion outside prescribed areas
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear jacking tube corroded
Offside Front chassis repaired covered in underseal (link bar mount)
Offside Rear chassis repaired covered in underseal
Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
all underside corroded including suspension components
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded in most areas and has had many repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel system component leaking injection pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened on rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis at mounting point for rear suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail at mounting point for front suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pitman arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded in most areas and has had many repairs (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front both tyres cracking
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front both tyres cracking
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle chassis repaired by welding in various places
chassis repaired by welding
chassis repaired by welding
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
steering box has oil around it front drag link rubber split oil leak from sump plug
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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C287 JUX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 C287 JUX, 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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C287 JUX is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1985.
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