John Deere Unknown Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the John Deere Unknown reliable? We analysed 203 real MOT tests across 1,121 vehicles to find out.
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The John Deere Unknown is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint and headlamp aim too low. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used John Deere Unknown.
John Deere Unknown Number Plates
Number plates registered to a John Deere Unknown. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
John Deere Unknown MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a John Deere Unknown to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
John Deere Unknown Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a John Deere Unknown fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
John Deere Unknown MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the John Deere Unknown year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 125 | 96.0% | 781 | 1,902 | 6,670 |
How Long Does a John Deere Unknown Last?
Based on 1,121 John Deere Unknown vehicles on UK roads.
John Deere Unknown Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all John Deere Unknown MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used John Deere Unknown
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
96.0% MOT pass rate from 125 tests
The best year to buy a used John Deere Unknown is 2017, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 96.0% across 125 tests.
How Does the John Deere Unknown Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Deere Unknown THIS CAR | 91.6% | 203 | 2,192 mi | — yrs |
| BMW 740D Xdrive M Sport MHEV Auto | 92.3% | 376 | 35,616 mi | — yrs |
| Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive | 93.7% | 317 | 26,655 mi | — yrs |
| Renault Megane Dynamique DCI 100 | 64.6% | 198 | 130,512 mi | — yrs |
| James Captain | 91.5% | 412 | 14,036 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the BMW 740D Xdrive M Sport MHEV Auto (92.3% pass rate) and the Mercedes-benz A 180 AMG Line ED Executive (93.7% pass rate), the John Deere Unknown trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The John Deere Unknown has an overall MOT pass rate of 91.6% across 203 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the John Deere Unknown are suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (4 recorded failures), anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2), and headlamp aim too low (2). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.