MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
264,453 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Handbrake tight to apply
Indicator and main beam stalk slight play
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle body
Slight pull to Nearside when braking heavy
Vehicle modified
Handbrake tight to apply
Indicator and main beam stalk slight play
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle body
Slight pull to Nearside when braking heavy
Vehicle modified
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front body damaged
Handbrake warning light not working
Muddy condition
Nearside front hub seal leaking
Rear bump stops missing
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front body damaged
Handbrake warning light not working
Muddy condition
Nearside front hub seal leaking
Rear bump stops missing
Front brakes hoses slightly stretched when suspension dropped right down and on a steering lock
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Rear diff leaking
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front brakes hoses slightly stretched when suspension dropped right down and on a steering lock
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Rear diff leaking
horn sounds poor
slight play and leak at front diff pinion seal
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
nearside rear brake disc worn
rear exhaust mount poor
rear floor braces corroded
slight play at nearside front wheel bearing and swivel pins
start of corrosion at front cross member
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C304 JHE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Purple with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 C304 JHE, 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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C304 JHE is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 January 1986.
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