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JUX 529V

1980 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

214,788 mi
Last recorded214,788 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1980 Land Rover Defender53,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJUX 529V
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 214,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body mount corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 213,347 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

chassis corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2023 211,572 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 209,188 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 206,897 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 205,998 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 204,649 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 203,931 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

advise nearside front wiper blade starting to split

Fail 1 Mar 2018 203,931 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

advise nearside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 8 Mar 2017 202,599 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Upper Steering column shaft has slight end float shaft u.j.has slight play in joint (2.1.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 200,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise front axle hub seals slight oil leakeage

advise nearside rear drive shaft flange bolts insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2015 197,920 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 197,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2013 2,770 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 562 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 99,126 miles
Pass 21 May 2010

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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JUX 529V is a 1980 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1980 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 53,856 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 JUX 529V, 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 46 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 JUX 529V registered?

JUX 529V is a 1980 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is JUX 529V safe to buy?

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