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J102 EYD

1992 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

136,574 mi
Last recorded136,574 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ102 EYD
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2021 136,574 miles

Central Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides have rusted & holed areas marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side step broken off very sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out_rigger rusted & holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush missing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment drop arm end marked in yellow (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper bunp stop missing

general under-body rusting

Pass 28 Jun 2019 131,562 miles

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

general underbody rusting

Fail 24 Jun 2019 131,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Steering column universal joint likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.1.4 (a))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 3 Aug 2018 128,927 miles

Central center seat & seat belt has been removed

general underbody rusting

Fail 23 Jul 2018 128,917 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Front Seat belt missing belt has been cut off (7.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn a`frame ball joint marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn both ends u/j worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member rusted & holed areas marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 126,405 miles

Central Front seat & seat belt have been removed

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rotted marked in yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner treads & has cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded axle rusted (3.6.B.2c)

alternator broken lower fixing?

Pass 7 Jul 2016 124,738 miles

Centre Front Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front prop/shaft badly worn splines & u/j`s

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper bump stop missing

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front tyres are rubbing on suspension on full lock>

general underbody rusting

oversize tyres fitted.

Fail 4 Jul 2016 124,728 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drop arm ball joint worn (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front prop/shaft badly worn splines & u/j`s

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper bump stop missing

front tyres are rubbing on suspension on full lock>

general underbody rusting

oversize tyres fitted.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 122,944 miles

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

o/s/r axle bump stop missing

parking brake binding slightly?

play in front prop/shaft sliding joint

Fail 11 Jun 2015 122,936 miles

Centre brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r axle bump stop missing

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

front & rear prop/shafts have worn u/j`s

Pass 3 Jun 2014 120,778 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres rubbing body on lock?

general underbody rusting

o/s/r axle bump stop missing.

Fail 23 May 2014 120,769 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front tyres rubbing body on lock?

general underbody rusting

o/s/r axle bump stop missing.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 118,604 miles

off side rear suspension bump stop missing

offside front brake pipe has been coated with paint

Fail 5 Jun 2013 118,599 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

off side rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 29 May 2012 116,558 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 116,552 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2011 114,777 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 114,772 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2010 113,380 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 110,290 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 110,112 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 103,507 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

general underbody rusting

n/s chassis has rust holes in center section marked in yellow

poss/caliper fault o/s/f

Pass 14 Jun 2007 95,348 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2007 95,288 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 89,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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J102 EYD is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 J102 EYD, 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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J102 EYD is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 June 1992.

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