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J100 CWC

1992 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

103,111 mi
Last recorded103,111 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 CWC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 103,111 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Jul 2020 103,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement steering box lower arm moving on shaft (2.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted incorrect brake pad pins fitted allowing excessive pad movement in caliper ( rear outer pad is starting to migrate outwards) (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted incorrect brake pad pins fitted allowing excessive pad movement in caliper (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front radiator insecure and fan disconnected

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower panhard rod o/s bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 97,601 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 in rear ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 88,945 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 88,897 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering box sector shaft has excessive movement pitman arm worn (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leaking from tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety injector return pipes (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 83,338 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 83,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 83,321 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 83,313 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 283,242 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 283,242 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 283,221 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 283,220 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

centre lap belt not fitted / no middle seat fitted.

Pass 6 Mar 2006 281,412 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 281,412 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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J100 CWC is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 J100 CWC, 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 J100 CWC registered?

J100 CWC is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 February 1992.

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