MOT Status
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90,420 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside and offside rear bumper bar corroded
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear both sides bumper bar corroded
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear bumper bar corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear bumper bar corroded
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear bumper bar corroded
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear bumper bar corroded
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak ()
Rear bumper bar corroded
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear bumper bar corroded
Rear exhaust hanger has temp repair
oil leak
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
rear crossmember/bumper bar corroded
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
rear crossmember/bumper bar corroding slightly
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
EXHAUST CORRODED IN PLACES
ALL COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
EXHAUST CORRODED IN PLACES
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES
COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
D/S WINDSCREEN PILLOR CORRODED
OIL LEAK ENGINE AREA
REAR AXLE REBOUND RUBBERS MISSING
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN PLACES
COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
D/S WINDSCREEN PILLOR CORRODED
OIL LEAK ENGINE AREA
REAR AXLE REBOUND RUBBERS MISSING
all suspension coil springs corroded
d/s/f brake pipe corroded in places
exhaust corroded in places and fouling chassis at front
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all suspension coil springs corroded
d/s/f brake pipe corroded in places
exhaust corroded in places and fouling chassis at front
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C311 JAK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
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 C311 JAK, 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 C311 JAK registered?
C311 JAK is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1985.
Is C311 JAK safe to buy?
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