MOT Status
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138,333 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
clutch pedal rubber missing
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
clutch pedal rubber missing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH SPLIT (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
BOTH FRONT AXLE SEALS LEAKING
ENGINE OIL LEAK
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
POWER STEERING BOX LEAKING
SPLIT IN AIR INTAKE PIPE , UNDER VEHICLE
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Upper cover bolted to chassis (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component Power steering pump assy (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front hub swivels weeping grease
headlamp beam pattern poor on the o/s headlamp
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis leg (6.6.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front hub swivels weeping grease
headlamp beam pattern poor on the o/s headlamp
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
oil leak
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s and n/s front spherical hub seals leaking
dampness around front shocks †
fraying to offside front seat belt
front tyres staring to get low
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X357 JVT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,500cc 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 X357 JVT, 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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X357 JVT is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2000.
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