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J3 GOE

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

14,914 mi
Last recorded14,914 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 GOE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 14,914 miles

oil? leaks/spillage?

windscreen

Pass 20 Dec 2018 14,463 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip less than 40mm diameter outside zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

engine oil leak/leaks

o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r tyres slightly stress cracked

reverse light not working

slight leak from n/s/f hub swivel seal

slight oil leak from transfer box

squeak from auxiliary drive belt area

Fail 12 Nov 2018 14,433 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor box section within 12" of o/s/r seat belt mounting - as marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush also retaining washer loose/broken away from nut (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush in front torsion bar - as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split and smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached n/s of rear cross member - as marked (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached o/s of rear cross member - as marked (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres slightly stress cracked

engine oil leak/leaks

paint peeling and surface corrosion to both front coil springs

rear cross member damaged and corroded on n/s

reverse light not working

slight leak from n/s/f hub swivel seal

slight oil leak from transfer box

squeak from auxiliary drive belt area

Pass 13 Nov 2017 10,982 miles

Nearside Rear half shaft end cap missing

Offside Front door check strap not working

Offside Front door fouling at bottom

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1d)

both front wheel fouling slightly on front trailing arms on full lock - non standard wheels fitted

engine oil leak/s

film of fluid on steering box drop arm

n/s/r trailing arm bent when compared to o/s/r - o/s/r possibly bent but would need comparing to a new one

o/s/f and both rear tyres stress cracked in tread

oil on gearbox and transfer box - possibly from engine

slight oil leak to rear diff

Fail 31 Oct 2017 10,978 miles

Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

Headlamp not working on main beam both - suspect switch fault (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play felt at o/s/f wheel, but confirmed as n/s (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil due leaking o/s/r hub seal (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Nearside Rear half shaft end cap missing

Offside Front door check strap not working

Offside Front door fouling at bottom

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1d)

both front wheel fouling slightly on front trailing arms on full lock - non standard wheels fitted

engine oil leak/s

film of fluid on steering box drop arm

n/s/r trailing arm bent when compared to o/s/r - o/s/r possibly bent but would need comparing to a new one

o/s/f and both rear tyres stress cracked in tread

oil on gearbox and transfer box - possibly from engine

slight oil leak to rear diff

Pass 18 Nov 2016 5,755 miles

Front panhard arm/rod o/s bush slightly worn

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear bump stop base plate corroded and slightly insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak/s - further investigation required

film of fluid around drop arm end of steering box

o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r tyres stress cracked on sidewalls

slight weep from n/s/f hub seal

Fail 14 Nov 2016 5,753 miles

Brake performance not tested handbrake cable snapped and rear pad condition (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt forward (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Brake lining(s) insecure pad friction material has seperated (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated cable has snapped (3.1.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front panhard arm/rod o/s bush slightly worn

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear bump stop base plate corroded and slightly insecure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin uneven wear - inners 2-3mm, outers 5-6mm (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leak/s - further investigation required

film of fluid around drop arm end of steering box

o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r tyres stress cracked on sidewalls

slight weep from n/s/f hub seal

Pass 23 Oct 2015 1,153 miles

inside mirror missing

play in both right hand hub bearing

rear tyre side wall perishing

sight leak on left hand hub seal

stone chip in windsrceen

Fail 20 Oct 2015 1,092 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play steering drop arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

play in both right hand hub bearing

rear tyre side wall perishing

sight leak on left hand hub seal

stone chip in windsrceen

Pass 18 Sep 2014 113,117 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 113,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 110,103 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 108,124 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jun 2012 108,063 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 98,987 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 89,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake discs slight pitting due to lack of use

Fail 23 Jun 2010 89,989 miles

Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake discs slight pitting due to lack of use

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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J3 GOE is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2010 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 58,096 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 J3 GOE, 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 16 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J3 GOE is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 2010.

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