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J104 LTY

1992 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

85,686 mi
Last recorded85,686 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ104 LTY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 85,686 miles

both rear bump stops missing

both rear tyres cracking

front seats worn

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

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

both rear brake back plates corroding

Fail 8 Oct 2012 85,686 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

both rear brake back plates corroding

both rear bump stops missing

both rear tyres cracking

front seats worn

Fail 3 May 2012 85,405 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

both front swiffel joints slightly leaking

headlights poor image

n/s/r drum damp?

n/s/r shocker slight play

o/s/f wheel cap missing

power steering pump damp

rear tyres perished

underside dirty

Fail 16 Feb 2012 84,431 miles

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

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

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

Areas of slight corrosion on its underside

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

Fail 24 May 2011 79,987 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2011 79,987 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 75,172 miles
Fail 13 May 2009

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 70,435 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 70,435 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 68,677 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 68,667 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 67,937 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 67,935 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J104 LTY is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J104 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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J104 LTY is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 1992.

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