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J106 RPJ

1992 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,551 mi
Last recorded95,551 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ106 RPJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 95,551 miles

all tyres perished

diesel filter damp

slight damp on power steering box

Fail 9 Sep 2016 95,546 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Steering retaining device insecure steering arm (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Steering locking device missing steering box arm (2.2.C.1g)

all tyres perished

diesel filter damp

slight damp on power steering box

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 7 May 2014 91,805 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Corrosion to N/S/F bulkhead

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front chassis outriggers corroded both sides

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Oil leaking from front hub/swivel housings brake pads/discs not contaminated

Oil leaking from rear hub seals

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 91,653 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Corrosion to N/S/F bulkhead

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front chassis outriggers corroded both sides

Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Oil leaking from front hub/swivel housings brake pads/discs not contaminated

Oil leaking from rear hub seals

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 85,863 miles

Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion to all suspension & hub components

Corrosion to body mounts & chassis outriggers

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 85,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Corrosion to all suspension & hub components

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 78,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 78,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Drag link 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)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 100,005 miles

Front disc worn

Pass 12 Mar 2010 100,100 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 100,002 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 10,009 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 10,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 100,005 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 100,007 miles

offside front seat spaced by wood but very secure

play in nearside front hub

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 RPJ is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J106 RPJ, 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 RPJ is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 1992.

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