MOT Status
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85,375 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps switch worn (4.1.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security anti roll bar mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security tow bar mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
oil leaks but not excessive various
Central Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axel support ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
Offside 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))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn REAR D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play
Nearside Rear shock absorber lower bushes have slight play
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play
Nearside Rear shock absorber lower bushes have slight play
Rear exhaust joint pasted
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear exhaust joint pasted
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J5 NSH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 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 J5 NSH, 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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What year was J5 NSH registered?
J5 NSH is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 December 2000.
Is J5 NSH safe to buy?
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