MOT Status
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157,043 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT TORSION BAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT TORSION BAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes are across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) DROP ARM BALL JOINT (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) STEERING DAMPER BUSHES (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
advise steering damper bush worn
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking filter? (7.2.3)
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working replace 2 bulbs [233bulbs] (1.1.C.1d)
advise steering damper bush worn
advise play/wear in front prop-shaft uj joint
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
advise play/wear in front prop-shaft uj joint
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight tear in nearside wiper blade
wiper wheel boxes worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
nearside rear tyre on 3mm
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
nearside rear tyre on 3mm
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J3 UPO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.
Across all 2000 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 100,520 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 UPO, 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 26 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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J3 UPO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 April 2000.
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