MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,053 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inside door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt diff mount/stabiliser (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front swivel joint leaking
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front swivel joint leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear passenger seats folded, unable to check seat belts
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive underside chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front both swivel joints are leaking
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake hose mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front cross member
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))
Front both swivel joints are leaking
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake hose mount (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front cross member
Central exhaust corroded
Front axle swivel joints damp
Front cross member corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Central Rear eat belt retainer cover missing
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Oil leak axle steering swivel joint seals ()
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Oil leak axle steering swivel joint seals ()
Oil leak ()
brake peddle anti slip slightly worn
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded around the trailing bar [chaise ] (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings end of channel (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings end of channel (6.1.B.2)
Central Rear eat belt retainer cover missing
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Oil leak axle steering swivel joint seals ()
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Oil leak axle steering swivel joint seals ()
Oil leak ()
brake peddle anti slip slightly worn
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
engine oil leak
front and rear diff leaks
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
engine oil leak
front and rear diff leaks
Both swivel housing seals leaking
Engine oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front cross member very heavily corroded and holed not within any perscribed areas
Front differential pinion seal leaking
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
The overall condition of the chassis is poor
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play Swivel joint (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Both swivel housing seals leaking
Engine oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front cross member very heavily corroded and holed not within any perscribed areas
Front differential pinion seal leaking
N/S chassis corroded and holed not within any perscribed areas
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
The overall condition of the chassis is poor
Advise both front axle end joints leaking.
Advise both front brake disc,s are corroded in vents.
Advise chassis is corroded in some area,s .
Advise n/s/f brake flexy mount corroded.
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Outer Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Advise both front axle end joints leaking.
Advise both front brake disc,s are corroded in vents.
Advise chassis is corroded & getting thin all over.
Advise n/s/f brake flexy mount corroded.
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
FRONT TYRES SCRUBBING INSIDE EDGES.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
offside rear door not opening
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
offside rear door not opening
ALL REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
O/S/REAR DOOR WONT OPEN
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/REAR DOOR WONT OPEN
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
signs of fuel leak at filter.
Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all rear brake pipes corroded.
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W976 JFS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
Across all 2000 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 100,520 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 W976 JFS, 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 26 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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W976 JFS is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 2000.
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