MOT Status
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56,401 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))
axle plastic breather melted on exhaust
both rear shock absorber lower bushes worn /play to the limit at time of test .
nearside rear wheel bearing has play in it to limit
signs of tyres touching axle support arms but not at time of test .
steering box heavily fluid stained /signs of leaking but not excessively at time of test .
steering damper bush (offside end) worn to limit.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))
axle plastic breather melted on exhaust
both rear shock absorber lower bushes worn /play to the limit at time of test .
brake fluid half way between lines
nearside rear wheel bearing has play in it to limit
signs of fluid /leaking around fuel filter but not leaking at time of test
signs of tyres touching axle support arms but not at time of test .
steering box heavily fluid stained /signs of leaking but not excessively at time of test .
steering damper bush (offside end) worn to limit.
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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176 JON is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 2003 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 86,068 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 176 JON, 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 23 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was 176 JON registered?
176 JON is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2003.
Is 176 JON safe to buy?
The MOT history for 176 JON shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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