MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,631 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated TOP AXLE (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear body mount corroded/holed,all other body mounting areas in good condition
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
both front swivel joints leaking
Nearside Front floorpan corroded,not within 30cm of components
front swivel joint weeping
Nearside Front floorpan corroded,not within 30cm of components
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front swivel joint weeping
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front ns floor corroded
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)
All light general corrosion
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front swivels weaping
Nail in nearside front tyre
Oil leak
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Horn is a bell (1.6.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
All light general corrosion
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front swivels weaping
Nail in nearside front tyre
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
rear cross member corroded and holed but not in 30cm radius due to no tow bar being fitted
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
rear cross member corroded and holed but not in 30cm radius due to no tow bar being fitted
Corrosion to rear crossmember corroded
FRont swivels weaping
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Tow bar removed at time of test
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Corrosion to rear crossmember corroded
FRont swivels weaping
Nearside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Tow bar removed at time of test
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
advize both rear tyres worn close to legal requirements
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
advize both rear tyres worn close to legal requirements
Offside Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
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8860 EL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 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 8860 EL, 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 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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8860 EL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 November 1994.
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