MOT Status
ValidMileage
173,222 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front wheel bearing slight wear
corrosion on chassis rails & rear cross member
security of front number plate
Nearside Front wheel bearing slight wear
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
corrosion on chassis rails & rear cross member
security of front number plate
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
security of front number plate
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
security of front number plate
both rear bump stops missing
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both rear bump stops missing
blow on exhaust centre joint
both front wiper blades splitting
corrosion and repairs on chassis
horn tone
security and location of front number plate
both front hub seal's damp
both front wiper blades splitting
condition both rear suspension bump stop mountings
free play at steering wheel
security front number plate
front brake pads low
underbody heavily undersealed
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Oil leak
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J666 TON is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 J666 TON, 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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J666 TON is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 1997.
Is J666 TON safe to buy?
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