MOT Status
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188,198 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front floor corroding
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/ near shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
all tyres splitting
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
large amount of surface rust on chassis and body mountings
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)
large amount of surface rust on chassis and body mountings
nearside and offside sill corroded in a non prescribed area
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
condensation in o/s/f headlamp
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s drag linkend to steering box boot split
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J1 ESB is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 J1 ESB, 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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What year was J1 ESB registered?
J1 ESB is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 April 1997.
Is J1 ESB safe to buy?
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