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J20 ONK

1997 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,131 mi
Last recorded211,131 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Defender117,879 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 ONK
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 211,131 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 211,131 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 207,428 miles

Corrosion to vehicle underside

Exhaust blow from manifold

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face corroded (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Aug 2017 207,428 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear tail pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x 2 (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Rear axle support ) (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion to vehicle underside

Exhaust blow from manifold

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face corroded (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jul 2016 204,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2015 199,268 miles

All brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Chassis heavily coated in underseal unable to fully inspect

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

General corrosion to underside

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 199,268 miles

All brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Chassis heavily coated in underseal unable to fully inspect

Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

General corrosion to underside

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 120,968 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 117,974 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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J20 ONK is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J20 ONK, 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 J20 ONK registered?

J20 ONK is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 January 1997.

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