MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,885 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering x2 (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
secondary lock missing
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Insecure resulting in fouling on full lock (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Insecure resulting in fouling on full lock (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose Rear ball joint nut locking device missing (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure Inadequately bolted to the floor (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Electrical wiring insecure By front prop (1.9.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose Rear ball joint nut locking device missing (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure Inadequately bolted to the floor (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)
Play in rear prop shaft front uj
Bonnet stay bracket insecure
Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush Offside bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear seats not fitted to manufacture specs
Speedo fluctuates
Wipers do not work on fast speed
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offide high level accessorie brake light inop
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offide high level accessorie brake light inop
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear fog lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.3.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
chassis covered by underseal
o/s steering track control arm has slight play in bush
slight play in o/s front lower shock absorber bush
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
chassis covered by underseal
o/s mirror cracked
o/s steering track control arm has slight play in bush
rear brake pads worn close to legal limit
slight play in o/s front lower shock absorber bush
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Oil leak
Slight play in nearside front swivel pin housing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
chassie corroding
front brake discs in poor condition
greese around front hubs
offside rear bump stops missing
oil leaks
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
chassie corroding
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs in poor condition
greese around front hubs
offside rear bump stops missing
oil leaks
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
front discs slightly pitted
front wheels close to suspension on lock
nearside chassis damaged
offside front hub sill leaking
oil leak
play in front tie bar bushes
play in steering joints
underside of vehicle corroded
underside of vehicle oily
Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
both rear chassises by cross member corroded
dampness around steering box
freeplay at steering wheel
front brake pads worn low
front hubs seals leaking
front shock absorber mounting bushes worn
nearside chassis damaged
offside rear shock absorber top mounting bush worn
oil leak
play in front hubs
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C960 JBR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 C960 JBR, 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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C960 JBR is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 May 1986.
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