MOT Status
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163,141 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s top shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember and chassis ends (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front suspension turrets rusty
Nearside Rear hub seal leaking
all brake pipes rusty
general rust and mud covering chassis.
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
fluid leak from nearside rear hub
nearside rear service brake effort a little low
reverse lamp inop
Brake performance not tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
VERY BAD OIL LEAK FROM NEARSIDE REAR HUB
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)
VERY BAD OIL LEAK FROM NEARSIDE REAR HUB
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Upper Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
n/s lower door hinge area rusty
n/s wing mirror glass broken
rear cross member broken
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
drivers seat belt becoming frayed
near side front outrigger rusty and hold
near side front shockabsorber bottom bush worn
rear panal rusty and hold
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
drivers seat belt becoming frayed
near side front outrigger rusty and hold
off side rear wheel bearing has play
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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JSS 863N is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 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 JSS 863N, 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.
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What year was JSS 863N registered?
JSS 863N is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 November 1986.
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