MOT Status
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122,402 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into the wheel arch covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into the wheel arch covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into the wheel arch covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into the wheel arch covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
engine oil level low
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
exhaust system getting rusty
slight oil leak from back of engine
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s front tyre outer sidewall cracking up
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s front tyre outer sidewall cracking up
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
slight damage to both seat belt webbings
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both wiper blades splitting
corrosion to rear cross member
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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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GJM 738 is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
Across all 2001 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 94,644 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 GJM 738, 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 25 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was GJM 738 registered?
GJM 738 is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 October 2001.
Is GJM 738 safe to buy?
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