MOT Status
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76,508 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
steering slightly rough
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail next to steering damper (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working stuck on (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
steering slightly stiff
Nearside Front door glass broken
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside front swivel ball housing seal slightly leaking grease
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside front swivel ball housing seal slightly leaking grease
center exhaust pipe is corroding slightly
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
center exhaust pipe is corroding slightly
brakes tested by tapley meter
o/s/f brake binding slightly
smell of diesel no leaks found
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
brakes tested by tapley meter
nsf wing mirror damaged
Non obligatory mirror damaged
nsf mirror damaged
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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X983 SJO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 X983 SJO, 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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How do I check the history of X983 SJO?
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What year was X983 SJO registered?
X983 SJO is a 2000 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 2000.
Is X983 SJO safe to buy?
The MOT history for X983 SJO shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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