MOT Status
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265,333 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front Prop - Rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
chassis corroded and heavily repaired
rear seats missing
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
chassis corroded and heavily repaired
rear seats missing
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger and chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Light lens (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger and chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS
corrosion through out under side.
vehicle needs under side cleaned before retest
Nearside Front floor corrodide
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load casing (5.2.4a)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)
oil leak
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides cross member (2.4.A.3)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure both sides (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load casing (5.2.4a)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)
oil leak
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
front both sides chassis legs corroded
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
front both sides chassis legs corroded
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
top of chassis corroded above rear axle tie rod front mountings
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
top of chassis corroded above rear axle tie rod front mountings
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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JMC 89X is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
Across all 1997 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 117,879 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 JMC 89X, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was JMC 89X registered?
JMC 89X is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 1997.
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