MOT Status
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168,622 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both swivel hub seals minor leak
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Swivel axle hub seal leaking
Nearside Front Upper Steering dampener bush perished
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Swivel axle hub seal has a light misting of oil
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Detriorating (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bushes perished, and beginning to break up (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential seal leaking (front section) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Swivel axle hub seal leaking
Nearside Front Upper Steering dampener bush perished
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Swivel axle hub seal has a light misting of oil
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Detriorating (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bushes perished, and beginning to break up (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear differential seal leaking (front section) (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
rear diff seal leaking oil
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
rear diff seal leaking oil
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded pedal box (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg rusted through in several places. (marked with chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear diff seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis behind hockey leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Direction indicator not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front swivel housing leaking oil
Offside wiper rubber split
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded affecting anti-roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis affecting track control mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front swivel housing leaking oil
Offside wiper rubber split
Chassis corroded
Front to rear brake pipe obscured by chassis
Near side front brake pipe corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear brake discs pitted
Reverse light not working
Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Chassis corroded
Front to rear brake pipe obscured by chassis
Near side front brake pipe corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear brake discs pitted
Reverse light not working
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
nearside rear wheel bearing has very slight play and very slight noise
offside front wheel bearing has very slight play
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
o/s/f tractor joint leaking
rear cross member corroded
Front section of Exhaust in generally poor condition.
O/S tractor Joint is weeping slightly.
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Top MOT Failure Points
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C3 JSS is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
Across all 1997 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 117,879 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 C3 JSS, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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C3 JSS is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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