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Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Radius arm mount, Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mount, Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm, Crossmember, N/S and O/S (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Bulkhead (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Swivel housing damp
No handbrake tell-tale
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead outrigger corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Bump stop missing
Offside Steering damper bush slight play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front upper spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear upper spring seats (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Bulkhead corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Bump stop missing
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Steering damper bush slight play
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Bulkhead corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Bump stop missing
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Steering damper bush slight play
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Bulkhead corroded and holed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Bump stop missing
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Slight play O/S steering damper bush
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Trailing arm mount, on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Bulkhead corroded and holed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Bump stop missing
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Slight play O/S steering damper bush
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Bump stop missing
Offside Steering damper bush has slight play
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Brake servo defective or ineffective Brake servo split (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis, Trailing arm area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Both front radius arms, all bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Both rear trailing arms, forward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Both front outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Bump stop missing
Offside Steering damper bush has slight play
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Steering damper bush has slight play
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front radius arms and trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Steering damper bush has slight play
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front radius arms and trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
all suspension to chassis bushes are perished but have no movement.
Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slighty corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassia (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slighty corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a tie bar joint rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak from engine area
Oil leak from gearbox area
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 22% (3.7.B.5b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Emissions not tested Engine oil level below the minimum mark (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rail as marked (6.6.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis rail area as marked (6.6.6)
Oil leak from engine area
Oil leak from gearbox area
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Recorded at 22% (3.7.B.5b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
n/s swivel hub seal leaking.
o/s swivel hub oil seal leaking. SEVERE
Nearside front and nearside rear seat belt webbing damaged.
Nearside rear wheel arch trim missing.
Offside sidestep rear support bracket corroded (rear of step insecure)
Oil leak
Play in nearside wiper spindle.
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside front and nearside rear seat belt webbing damaged.
Nearside rear wheel arch trim missing.
Offside sidestep rear support bracket corroded (rear of step insecure)
Oil leak
Play in nearside wiper spindle.
NS wiper arm excess movement
NSR wheel arch leaking
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear diff input seal leaking
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
NS wiper arm excess movement
NSR wheel arch leaking
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear diff input seal leaking
Differential pinion seal leaking
Gearbox oil leak
Nearside rear wheel arch missing
Slight leak from steering box
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Differential pinion seal leaking
Gearbox oil leak
Nearside front and offside front hub seals leaking
Nearside rear wheel arch missing
Slight leak from steering box
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
early leakaged noted from steering box
front axle radius arm bushes showing some separation
rear axle tie bar front mountings showing separation
slight oil seepage noted from front axle tractor seals
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front wiper blades split
front number plate poor
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X381 JVP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 X381 JVP, 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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X381 JVP is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2000.
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