MOT Status
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21,289 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Light misting of oil around gearbox housing
Nearside Front Nail in tyre Tyre has nail in inner edge tread ()
Light misting of oil around gearbox
Nearside Front Nail in tyre Tyre has nail in inner edge tread ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive misting of oil from gearbox housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Wiper blades worn/smearing windscreen
Light misting of oil around gearbox housing
Nearside Front Nail in tyre Tyre has nail in inner tread ()
Offside Rear Tyre has cut in between tread (no cords exposed)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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1978 JB is a 2015 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
Across all 2015 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 34,493 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 1978 JB, 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 11 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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How do I check the history of 1978 JB?
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What year was 1978 JB registered?
1978 JB is a 2015 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 March 2015.
Is 1978 JB safe to buy?
The MOT history for 1978 JB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does 1978 JB have outstanding finance?
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