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A3 JOO

1987 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2492cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,108 mi
Last recorded71,108 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 JOO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,492cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 71,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 69,283 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 69,266 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 63,928 miles

Drivers seat stiff in operation

Fail 24 May 2017 63,928 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Drivers seat stiff in operation

Pass 31 May 2016 59,221 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 49,889 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 49,345 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 49,034 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 49,034 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 47,225 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 44,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 43,448 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 39,467 miles

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 39,467 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 35,660 miles

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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A3 JOO is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 131,673 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 A3 JOO, 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 39 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 A3 JOO registered?

A3 JOO is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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