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J106 OSM

1992 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,341 mi
Last recorded109,341 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ106 OSM
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 109,341 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front drivers foot well corrosion not considered excessive

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 108,924 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2017 108,426 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 107,856 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 107,492 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 106,749 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 105,563 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 105,488 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

bonnet catch very stiff

fuel cap very stiff

Pass 2 Sep 2010 104,194 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 104,194 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 101,822 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 93,511 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 93,495 miles

Centre Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all brake pipes greased when presented

Pass 21 Feb 2006 92,554 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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J106 OSM is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J106 OSM, 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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J106 OSM is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 April 1992.

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