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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and to n/s and o/s front brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and to n/s and o/s front brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Side step rear section corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear union ,pipes and connector (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Floor Pan (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front floor pan has oil on it
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
hans brake disc cover with oil
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside and offside central chassis corroded but not weakened
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Union and brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear bchassis section on near side and off side starting to corrode
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
oil leak from gearbox
slight weep of oil from n/s/f steering sphere
slight weep of oil from o/s/f steering sphere
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
drop arm joint boot loose
oil leak from gearbox
slight weep of oil from n/s/f steering sphere
slight weep of oil from o/s/f steering sphere
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
battery box corroded
both rear discs corroded
rear crossmember starting to corrode
travel on handbrake
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
advise slight play in o/s/f swivel top pin
advise slight play in rear axle centre ball joint
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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C321 JAX is a 1986 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 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 C321 JAX, 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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C321 JAX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 May 1986.
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