MOT Status
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179,646 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear reverse light not working
Offside Rear door stiff
Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox,front differential and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger corroded/weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox,front differential and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
parkbrake telltale light remaining on
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Cross-member, various holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Cross-member, various holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Hub seals, both sides (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached has become detached to axel (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Outer drive shaft ball joint seal has slight leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Outer drive shaft ball joint seal has slight leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)
Central Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box has slight leak of oil (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside swivel housing leaking
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box has slight leak of oil (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
brake pipes coated in grease - unable to fully assess condition
various oil leaks
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
brake pipes coated in grease - unable to fully assess condition
brake warning light on
traction control light on
various oil leaks
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
sidewalls on rear tyres showing signs of wear
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
sidewalls on rear tyres showing signs of wear
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
lots of child seats fitted
unable to see pads
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
clutch pedal rubber missing
non obligatory mirror damaged
non obligatory mirror damaged
oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
handbrake only just passes efficiency test
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B5 JGF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2002 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 91,689 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 B5 JGF, 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 24 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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B5 JGF is a 2002 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 May 2002.
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