MOT Status
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138,124 miAbove average mileage for this year
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All tyres are out of shape at limit
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear service brake efficiency low
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
All tyres are out of shape at limit
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear service brake efficiency low
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front link ball joint boot at knuckle (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front link ball joint boot at knuckle (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Both rear service brakes efficiency low
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear seatbelts missing
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Both rear service brakes efficiency low
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear seatbelts missing
Front bulkhead and floor corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Front bar (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/s track rod end rear rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front bulkhead and floor corroded
Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Emissions not tested Exhaust tail pipe not connected to system (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat with a defective structure Rear mount near bolt cracked (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Driver's seat insecure Loose securing bolts (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected A frame mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Both rear seats not accessible for inspection
Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis has small hole near mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive A frame mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various areas of the chassis are corroded and covered in under-seal not allowing full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings riggers (6.1.B.2)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front trailing arm bushes wearing
nearside front outer brake pad getting low
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside and nearside rear chassis (6.6.6)
front trailing arm bushes wearing
nearside front outer brake pad getting low
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front hub swivel seals leaking slightly
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front hub swivel seals leaking slightly
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
steering damper bushes have slight wear.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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J44 BOB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 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 J44 BOB, 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 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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J44 BOB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 April 1994.
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