MOT Status
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box end (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member above rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt on top of axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Lower Front passenger door hinge insecure broken (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn h/stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Other passenger door hinge insecure broken (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front slight brake judder
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h/stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear of g/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
light/wiper switch slightly loose
traction control light on
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
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 Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Rear Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc contaminated GREASE (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated GREASE (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached radius arm front upper bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm insecurely attached link arm bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear slight oil leak on hub seals
Nearside Front Drag link 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 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 Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush A frame bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear diff mount bush worn badly
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush upper and lower (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear diff mount bush worn badly
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
steering dust covers starting to perish
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
steering dust covers starting to perish
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
LARGE OIL LEAK FROM N/S/R DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL. LEAKING ONTO DISC AND WHEEL AREA
propshaft loose
LARGE OIL LEAK FROM N/S/R DIFFERENTIAL OIL SEAL. LEAKING ONTO DISC AND WHEEL AREA
propshaft loose
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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CE57 JMV is a 2007 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.
Across all 2007 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 68,492 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 CE57 JMV, 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 19 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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CE57 JMV is a 2007 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 2007.
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