MOT Status
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205,389 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside rear tyre outer sidewall cut but not showing ply or cord at time of test
Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall has light cuts but they do not reach ply or cords
Offside rear tyre outer sidewall has light cuts but they do not reach ply or cords
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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8007 JR is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1996 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 122,435 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 8007 JR, 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 30 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was 8007 JR registered?
8007 JR is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 January 1996.
Is 8007 JR safe to buy?
The MOT history for 8007 JR shows 19 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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