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JKS 769P

1975 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,167 mi
Last recorded8,167 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 1975 Land Rover Defender60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJKS 769P
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1975
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 8,167 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 8,041 miles

engen oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 8,041 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 7,764 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre is slightly perished

Fail 16 Sep 2014 7,763 miles

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

n/s plus o/s rear tyres are starting to get perished.

o/s front bump stop is insucuer

Pass 18 Sep 2013 7,383 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 5,504 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 1,033 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 325 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight leak at fuel pipes

Pass 14 Jul 2009 97,771 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 94,095 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007
Fail 9 Jul 2007

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 91,331 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 91,331 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 91,327 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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JKS 769P is a 1975 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JKS 769P, 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.

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What year was JKS 769P registered?

JKS 769P is a 1975 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 1975.

Is JKS 769P safe to buy?

The MOT history for JKS 769P shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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