MOT Status
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166,738 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush washer incorrectly fit, nut loose. (5.3.2 (c))
fog light switch insecure.
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear suspension components showing slight corrosion
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis and underbody showing slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear suspension components showing slight corrosion
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis and underbody showing slight corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
Central Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame on top of the axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Offside Front Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outter body mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Spare wheel insecure
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear A frame ball joint gaiter split but still preventing the ingress of dirt
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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L226 JBM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 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 L226 JBM, 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 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was L226 JBM registered?
L226 JBM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 January 1994.
Is L226 JBM safe to buy?
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