MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,288 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen end missing (3.5 (a))
Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside front tyre slightly fouling on full left lock....
nearside front tyre has large nail in centre tread, tyre pressure is to low....
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate insecure not secured correctly (6.3.1b)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt first joint on drop arm.... (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle n/side and o/side on full lock on trailing arms.... (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside front tyre has large nail in centre tread, tyre pressure is to low....
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
bonnet release cable inoperative and handle missing....(had to open behind grill.)
front tyres slightly fouling on full lock on suspension trailing arms....
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
front tyres slightly fouling on full lock on suspension trailing arms....
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
bonnet release cable faulty
brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn
wiper linkage worn
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
ADVISE ADJUSTMENT TO TRANSMISSION BRAKE +LEVER TRAVEL
BONNET RELEASE CABLE FAULTY/ PART SIEZED
BRAKE +CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBERS WORN
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
WIPER LINKAGE WORN
Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both head light aims poor
exhaust centre pipe rusty
front no/plate in poor cond.
hazzard warning tell tail of switch inop
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front number plate damaged
oil level on minimum
power steering pipe damp under reservoir front N/S
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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J700 SHW is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.
Across all 1995 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 117,469 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 J700 SHW, 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 31 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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J700 SHW is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1995.
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