MOT Status
ValidMileage
168,218 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel hose insecure filler neck (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
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))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake pedal anti slip split
Prop shaft joint excessively worn uj from transfer box to front diff (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake pedal anti slip split
Nearside Front note slight leak from hub
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive note corrosion on lower chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
note brake pedal anti slip split
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre worn on oute redge (4.1.E.1)
note brake pedal anti slip split
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop link arm (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop link arm (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre worn on oute redge (4.1.E.1)
note brake pedal anti slip split
Nearside Outer Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Outer Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
nsf hub seal leaking oil
slight play rear propshaft uj
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nsf hub seal leaking oil
slight play rear propshaft uj
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)
Offside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres sidewalls cracking
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Interior mirror insecure
Nearside front swivel misting oil
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M788 JJU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 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 M788 JJU, 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 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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M788 JJU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 December 1994.
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