MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,541 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced two areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tie bar poss loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced three areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission axle leaking oil onto front brake disc and caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine heavy oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp on with side light (1.7.5c)
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chalked (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play ball swivel pins (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber turret (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near tie rod mount (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play ball swivel pins (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near trailing arm mount mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near tie rod mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure front nut loose (2.4.G.1)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting os and ns rear chassis (6.6.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to os front flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes to and from ns front flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened os and ns front (5.2.2a)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush os and ns rear (2.7.4)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
chassis corroded in non prescribed areas
coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
os and ns chassis near gearbox mounts corroded
steering swivel ball seals leaking
tyres starting to perish and crack
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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C8 NKJ is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
Across all 1992 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 124,939 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 C8 NKJ, 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 34 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 NKJ registered?
C8 NKJ is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 June 1992.
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