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J6 XAE

2018 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

11,785 mi
Last recorded11,785 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Land Rover Defender70,190 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ6 XAE
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 11,785 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 80,903 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 10,876 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 9,786 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 80,804 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 80,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 May 2023 8,421 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 7,684 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 78,211 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 78,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 25 May 2021 4,683 miles

engine covers fitted

under-shield covers fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2021 74,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 74,640 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) drop arm ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 70,388 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front radius arms, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 70,388 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front radius arms, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 64,004 miles

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 64,003 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber anti-slip pad has wear

Pass 31 May 2018 56,701 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

front registration plate has damage, but secure

nearside anti roll bar link rubber bush deteriorating

Fail 31 May 2018 56,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

front registration plate has damage, but secure

nearside anti roll bar link rubber bush deteriorating

Pass 10 May 2017 44,355 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 42,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 42,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 34,040 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 34,040 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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J6 XAE is a 2018 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,298cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2018 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 70,190 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 J6 XAE, 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 8 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J6 XAE is a 2018 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 July 2018.

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