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JCP 263N

1975 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2017
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,851 mi
Last recorded148,851 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2016
Typical for 1975 Land Rover Defender60,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCP 263N
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1975
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2016 148,851 miles

CHASSIS HEAVLY UNDERCOATED

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 147,504 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

VECHILE HEAVILY UNDERSEALED

Pass 19 Apr 2014 146,343 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

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

Slight corrosion to underbody

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 129,207 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 120,021 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 120,021 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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JCP 263N is a 1975 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1975 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 60,826 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 JCP 263N, 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 51 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JCP 263N registered?

JCP 263N is a 1975 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 February 1975.

Is JCP 263N safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCP 263N shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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