MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,949 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
chassis assy showing signs of age
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings needs crossmember!! (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Ball joint has slight play Link on to steering box (2.2.B.1f)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
o/s/r fuel component very slight leak
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
slight leak from fuel regulator
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front shock absorber turret both sides slightly corroded
Drivers windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering damper bush slightly worn.
Drivers windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated.
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering damper bush slightly worn.
N/S rear outer wing panel damaged.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Reverse lamp inoperative.
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
N/S rear outer wing panel damaged.
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Reverse lamp inoperative.
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen wiper motor worn, noisy.
Wiper blades deteriorated.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen wiper motor worn, noisy.
Wiper blades deteriorated.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight oil leak from rear gearbox / parking brake drum
Slight wear in steering damper mounting bush
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W977 JBV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 W977 JBV, 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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W977 JBV is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 April 2000.
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