MOT Status
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175,366 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
NS & OS rear hub seals have slight oil seepage
OSF hub has slight oil weep
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear shocker outer cover corroded
Offside Rear shocker outer cover corroded
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubber mounting missing (7.1.1)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Exhaust catching cross member
Nearside Rear shocker outer cover corroded
Offside Rear shocker outer cover corroded
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
nearside and offside rear shockabsorbers outer covers corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
dampness around steering box input shaft dampness around power steering pump and pipes
front differential pinnion seal and nearside swivel leaking
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
dampness around steering box input shaft dampness around power steering pump and pipes
front differential pinnion seal and nearside swivel leaking
headlamp intensity poor
slight lift in both track bar track rod end ball joints-not felt when raised
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
bonnet not fastened
front & rear axles corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
bonnet not fastened
front & rear axles corroded
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C792 JJS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 C792 JJS, 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 C792 JJS registered?
C792 JJS is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 October 1985.
Is C792 JJS safe to buy?
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