MOT Status
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205,949 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front hub oil seals slight leak
underbody covered in underseal
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Front hub oil seals slight leak
temporary fuel cap fitted
underbody covered in underseal
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
temp fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength s/absorber mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by rear axle tie bar mtg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
temp fuel cap fitted
OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER MOUNTING CONE HAS SOME CORROSION AND HOLE AT THE BASE
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER MOUNTING CONE HAS SOME CORROSION AND HOLE AT THE BASE
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
slight movement in n/s and o/s/rear shock absorber bushes
o/s/rear mud flap missing
slight oil leak on steering box
slight leek from power steering box
surface cut on o/s/f tyre on outer wall
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
steering joint dust cover split/missing
unable to axcess centre saftey belt
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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X283 JBO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 X283 JBO, 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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What year was X283 JBO registered?
X283 JBO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 2000.
Is X283 JBO safe to buy?
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