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C8 JMD

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

153,444 mi
Last recorded153,444 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 JMD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 153,444 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

complete chassis slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2022 152,064 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT AND REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 151,172 miles

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroding, front to back

Front brake discs inner faces corroding

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipe corroding on caliper

Rear brake pipes corroding

Service brake effort low

Fail 6 Jul 2021 151,167 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link 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 Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end seriously misaligned fouling drop arm (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear axle a-frame ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroding, front to back

Front brake discs inner faces corroding

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipe corroding on caliper

Rear brake pipes corroding

Service brake effort low

Pass 9 Jul 2020 150,211 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 149,595 miles

Front brake discs inner faces corroding

Service brake effort low

ball joint boots starting to deteriorate

droparm ball joint slightly misaligned

washer jet insecure

Fail 26 Jun 2019 149,595 miles

Front brake discs inner faces corroding

Service brake effort low

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

ball joint boots starting to deteriorate

droparm ball joint slightly misaligned

washer jet insecure

Pass 28 Jun 2018 148,989 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 148,390 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 148,378 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 147,644 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 145,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 143,167 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 138,788 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 134,343 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O.S.R. brake disc inner face corroded

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 18 May 2011 128,958 miles

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 122,668 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 122,668 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 116,500 miles

oil light staying on then flickers.level checked before test level ok.

Pass 19 Jun 2008 106,213 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 106,213 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front number plate slightly cracked

nearside rear top shock absorber bush slight play

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear exhaust corroding and slightly leaking

Pass 22 Jun 2007 90,952 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 84,218 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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C8 JMD is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 117,879 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 C8 JMD, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C8 JMD registered?

C8 JMD is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 May 1997.

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