MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,657 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak
both front and rear tyres cut on tread sections
corrison on rear cross member
front no.plate damaged
rear axle support beam heavily corroded/holed
rear exhaust flange corroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Oil leak
both front and rear tyres cut on tread sections
corrison on rear cross member
front no.plate damaged
rear axle support beam heavily corroded/holed
rear exhaust flange corroded
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
Oil leak
both front and rear tyres cut on tread sections
corrison on rear cross member
front no.plate damaged
main chassis corroded
rear axle support beam heavily corroded/holed
rear exhaust flange corroded
rear exhaust hanger broken away from system
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corrosion on rear cross member
rear axle support beam heavily corroded and holed
slight play in rear prop shaft rear uj
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corrosion on rear cross member
rear axle support beam heavily corroded and holed
slight play in rear prop shaft rear uj
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
drivers seatbelt stalk incomplete
rear cross panel on chassis heavily corroded and holed
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
drivers seatbelt stalk incomplete
rear cross panel on chassis heavily corroded and holed
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
rear cross panel on chassis heavily corroded and holed
Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear cross panel on chassis heavily corroded and holed
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
offside rear door not opening
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear door not opening
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V208 JSB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 V208 JSB, 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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V208 JSB is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 October 1999.
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