MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,730 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil leak g/box to transfer box
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight 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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C289 JHR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 C289 JHR, 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 C289 JHR registered?
C289 JHR is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 1985.
Is C289 JHR safe to buy?
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