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C8 NKJ

1992 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

174,541 mi
Last recorded174,541 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 NKJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 174,541 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 174,239 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 174,144 miles

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))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 171,941 miles

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))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 171,939 miles

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))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 171,720 miles

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))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 166,827 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 161,429 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 161,429 miles

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)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 161,421 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 157,432 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 152,483 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 145,553 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 139,980 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 135,000 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 129,891 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 122,400 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 122,400 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 122,110 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 122,110 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 120,521 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 118,027 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 118,027 miles

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)

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 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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C8 NKJ is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 June 1992.

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