MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,038 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear body support tube excessively corroded where joined to inner & outer edges of chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner edge of chassis rail excessively corroded by rear crossmember/side of fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced underside of chassis rail excessively corroded by side of fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear body support tube corroded where joined to outer edges of chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link ball joint worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine underside & rear differential housing damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A' frame ball joint cover split/excessively deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link ball joint worn with slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine underside & rear differential housing damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear suspension A frame fulcrum bracket ball joint cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shock absorber upper bush worn with slight play detected (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to crack/perish on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres starting to crack/perish on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw ()
Nearside Front Tyre perished on in side side wall
Nearside Rear Tyre perished on in side side wall
Offside Front Tyre perished on side wall
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust flange / mount corroded
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
clutch pedal rubber missing
o/s/r and o/s/f hub cap seals missing
play in rear halfshaft to flanges.o/s bad
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
clutch pedal rubber missing
o/s/r and o/s/f hub cap seals missing
play in rear halfshaft to flanges.o/s bad
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Top MOT Failure Points
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926 UAF is a 2005 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2005 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 76,444 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 926 UAF, 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 21 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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926 UAF is a 2005 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 September 2005.
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