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JMS 132

1985 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,028 mi
Last recorded14,028 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1985 Land Rover Defender122,807 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJMS 132
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 14,028 miles

hazard lights not working

Fail 16 Sep 2025 14,028 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

hazard lights not working

Pass 20 Sep 2024 13,037 miles

several oil leaks

Fail 19 Sep 2024 13,021 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements switch faulty only works somtimes (4.5.3 (a))

several oil leaks

Pass 15 Sep 2023 12,639 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 12,095 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive front pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 11,425 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 9,628 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 9,214 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear diff leaking

Pass 17 Jul 2018 8,823 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 7,809 miles

both rear cross members corroded away

Fail 17 Jul 2017 7,636 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (hockey stick) (2.4.G.2)

Steering box insecure bolt loose connecting box to arm (2.2.B.1a)

both rear cross members corroded away

Pass 21 Jul 2016 6,142 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 6,057 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 4,587 miles

slight movement in n/s/r bearing

Pass 15 Jul 2014 2,480 miles

slight movement in n/s/f front track rod end

Pass 17 Jul 2013 662 miles

bad oil leak on engine?n/s h/light image poor.

Fail 11 Jul 2013 634 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

bad oil leak on engine?n/s h/light image poor.

Pass 9 Jul 2012 131,379 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 131,366 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 128,580 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 128,565 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 123,231 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 123,209 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 117,677 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 117,671 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 8,832 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 166,300 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

near side front foot well floor rusty

off side front door hinge rusty

oil leak from engine / gearbox

Pass 9 Aug 2006 166,321 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 166,321 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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JMS 132 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 JMS 132, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JMS 132 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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