MOT Status
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202,042 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Whole underside of vehicle coated in underseal
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres have cracks / spilts not reaching cords
offside front trye cracked / spilt but not reaching cords
several oil leaks
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all tyres have cracking between tread pattern
both rear tyres have cracks / spilts not reaching cords
near side rear lower shock mounting slightly loose
offside front trye cracked / spilt but not reaching cords
several oil leaks
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pump/compressor leaking (3.6.A.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
turbo oil pipe leaking
slight play in drop arm
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D14 JJW is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1987 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 131,673 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 D14 JJW, 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 39 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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D14 JJW is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 1987.
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