MOT Status
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152,282 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear lower chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear lower chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s lower chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s/f (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front and rear (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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13 JU is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.
Across all 1997 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 117,879 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 13 JU, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was 13 JU registered?
13 JU is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 March 1997.
Is 13 JU safe to buy?
The MOT history for 13 JU shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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