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JJI 2095

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

131,496 mi
Last recorded131,496 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJJI 2095
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 131,496 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL METAL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 129,466 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 125,714 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 121,369 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 119,712 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 117,508 miles

advise blow on exhaust manifold

Pass 6 Dec 2017 115,611 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 113,004 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 110,884 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 108,244 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 107,531 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 105,268 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 105,268 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2009 102,406 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 100,235 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 100,219 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 97,770 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 97,730 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 95,214 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 92,506 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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JJI 2095 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 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 JJI 2095, 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 40 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 JJI 2095 registered?

JJI 2095 is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is JJI 2095 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JJI 2095 shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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