MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
268,637 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT LEAK FROM FRONT DIFFERENTIAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting 'B pillar' (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting front to rear body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated out rigger corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside middle body mount corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all four doors hinges worn
oil on steering box
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
oil on steering box
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside middle body mount corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all four doors hinges worn
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable swivel (2.2.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front outrigger corroded
Offside Front tyre uneven wear
both rear shock bushes worn
oil on steering box
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember corroded (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front outrigger corroded
Offside Front tyre uneven wear
both rear shock bushes worn
oil on steering box
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADV WINDSCREEN DAMAGED BUT COVERED BY WIPER
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
FRONT NUM BER PLATE DAMAGED
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
high level brake light not working
offside rear seat belt clasp outer cover missing
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre uneven wear
offside swivle leaking
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre uneven wear
offside swivle leaking
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S438 JOV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
Across all 1999 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 106,873 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 S438 JOV, 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 27 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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S438 JOV is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 January 1999.
Is S438 JOV safe to buy?
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