MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,335 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
engine oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
age cracks to all four tyres
Offside rear leaf spring fouling against spring hanger
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside rear leaf spring fouling against spring hanger
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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XOM 242J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 1971 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 75,580 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 XOM 242J, 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 55 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XOM 242J registered?
XOM 242J is a 1971 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 April 1971.
Is XOM 242J safe to buy?
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