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HJM 7W

2020 Land Rover Defender

Grey Electric
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests33 (24 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,656 mi
Last recorded67,656 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Land Rover Defender31,069 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJM 7W
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric

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MOT History

24 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 67,656 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2025 101,187 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 55,669 miles

Offside Front Puncture repair in offside front tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2025 55,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Puncture repair in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2024 100,366 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 100,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 38,198 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 99,416 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 99,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 19,291 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 98,557 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 96,970 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 96,966 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 95,769 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 92,111 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 92,092 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 88,278 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 88,103 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm from steering box (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 83,769 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 81,006 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 78,285 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 75,904 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 75,904 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 74,894 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 74,045 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 72,844 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2011 72,844 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 71,058 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 61,714 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 52,868 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 52,868 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 45,597 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 38,000 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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HJM 7W is a 2020 Land Rover Defender in Grey. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2020 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.5% with a typical mileage of 31,069 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 HJM 7W, 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 6 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJM 7W registered?

HJM 7W is a 2020 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 July 2020.

Is HJM 7W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJM 7W shows 33 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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