MOT Status
ValidMileage
141,894 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Fuel system component leaking around lift pump on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Jacking point corroded
Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis starting to corrode (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear crossmember corroded, lower and rear faces (6.6.6)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
various parts of chassis corroded
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F8 VJB is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 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 F8 VJB, 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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How do I check the history of F8 VJB?
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What year was F8 VJB registered?
F8 VJB is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 April 1997.
Is F8 VJB safe to buy?
The MOT history for F8 VJB shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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