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JOB 2J

1996 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,997 mi
Last recorded187,997 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Defender122,435 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOB 2J
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 187,997 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 180,635 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 170,840 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre front seat not fitted at time of test, seat belt not inspected

chassis/underbody/brake pipes corroding slightly

font swivels weeping

oil leak

windscreen chipped

Fail 22 Aug 2017 170,840 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

windscreen chipped

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre front seat not fitted at time of test, seat belt not inspected

chassis/underbody/brake pipes corroding slightly

font swivels weeping

Pass 8 Dec 2015 169,401 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 169,358 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 168,037 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

O/S/R bump stop missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Spare wheel missing exposing studs

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 166,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

O/S/R bump stop missing

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare wheel missing exposing studs

Steering damper bushes worn

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 May 2013 165,705 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 165,273 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 161,717 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 161,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 157,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Mar 2011 157,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Mar 2010 152,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 151,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 144,866 miles

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

droparm balljoint has slight play

o/s mirror has slight damage

Pass 18 Mar 2008 138,619 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 138,619 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 131,236 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 131,236 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 125,245 miles

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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JOB 2J is a 1996 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1996 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 122,435 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 JOB 2J, 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 30 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JOB 2J registered?

JOB 2J is a 1996 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 February 1996.

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