MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,078 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle underside heavily wax oiled/undersealed
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded, lack of use? (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear brake effort just over 100kg both sides (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Front to rear on chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded, lack of use? (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear brake effort just over 100kg both sides (1.2.1 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty does not switch off (1.3.1a)
Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre crossmember showing signs of deterioration
front registration plate slightly insecure
offside front wiper blade torn[still clearing windscreen]
rear exhaust pipe showing signs of deterioration
signs of slight freeplay in front differential area?
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
centre crossmember showing signs of deterioration
front registration plate slightly insecure
offside front wiper blade torn[still clearing windscreen]
rear exhaust pipe showing signs of deterioration
signs of slight freeplay in front differential area?
Nearside Inner Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
diesel injector spill pipes damp
nearside front wiper arm mounting spline worn
rear exhaust pipe showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Oil leak
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside and offside rear chassis legs and rear crossmembers showing signs of corrosion
nearside front door bottom hinge worn,offside front door top and bottom hinges worn
nearside front wiper arm drive spline worn
viscous fan centre bearing showing signs of wear
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Oil leak
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside and offside rear chassis legs and rear crossmembers showing signs of corrosion
nearside front door bottom hinge worn,offside front door top and bottom hinges worn
nearside front wiper arm drive spline worn
viscous fan centre bearing showing signs of wear
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
complete chassis slightly corroded
front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded
slight dampness at steering box area
slight play on both front door lower hinges
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
nearside and offside rear brake disc inner surfaces showing signs of deterioration
signs of play on nearside front wiper arm spindle and offside front wiper arm wheel box
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
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J25 ONY is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 J25 ONY, 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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J25 ONY is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 August 1997.
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