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J103 LTY

1992 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

262,401 mi
Last recorded262,401 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ103 LTY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 262,401 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 262,391 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head by steering column (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 259,750 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 259,744 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle n/s low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2018 257,716 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 257,689 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body component insecure out rigger (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 256,576 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 256,492 miles

Offside Drag link end fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 254,676 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 254,675 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2016 254,485 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2015 253,229 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 253,194 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 251,818 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 251,818 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 249,459 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 249,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 247,903 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 247,885 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

central cross member corroded

Pass 20 May 2011 243,959 miles

small hole in bulk head slight play in rear shock absorber bushes

Pass 18 Jun 2010 238,680 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 238,680 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 227,279 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 213,594 miles

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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J103 LTY is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 J103 LTY, 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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J103 LTY is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 1992.

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