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JOJ 242W

1981 Land Rover Defender

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,418 mi
Last recorded7,418 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1981 Land Rover Defender59,707 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOJ 242W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 7,418 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 7,265 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 7,109 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 6,870 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 6,870 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 6,568 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 6,566 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 6,463 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 6,261 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 6,261 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 5,458 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 5,298 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 5,152 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 5,152 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 4,969 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 4,331 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

nearside rear seat belt reel locking slightly when webbing being pulled out.

Pass 1 Sep 2008 3,406 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 2,397 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 1,870 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 1,870 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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JOJ 242W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 59,707 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 JOJ 242W, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JOJ 242W registered?

JOJ 242W is a 1981 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1981.

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