MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
285,458 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
light switch and fog light switch worn
o/s/f seat belt in poor condition
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
light switch and fog light switch worn
o/s/f seat belt in poor condition
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
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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C711 NJX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 C711 NJX, 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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How do I check the history of C711 NJX?
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What year was C711 NJX registered?
C711 NJX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 April 1986.
Is C711 NJX safe to buy?
The MOT history for C711 NJX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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