MOT Status
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99,208 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive halfshaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
under body corrision
various body panels dented but no sharp edges
Front wipers not parking
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brakes binding slightly
Front wipers not parking
Inner front brake pads getting low
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp lense missing
Steering track bar bent
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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666 JAY is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 2008 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 66,184 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 666 JAY, 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 18 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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666 JAY is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 April 2008.
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