MOT Status
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130,790 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door bottom corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door bottom corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door bottom corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door bottom corroded (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
the front prop shaft is getting worn.
the gear box has a slight oil leak.
the near side rear shocker is getting worn.
the rear chassis is corroding.
the rear lights are getting worn.
Rear brake disc scored
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor chalked (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor chalked (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt to rear Diff chalked (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm chalked (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings battery tray chalked (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake disc scored
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear crossmember rusty & corroded
steering box has slight oil leak from input shaft
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear crossmember rusty & corroded
steering box has slight oil leak from input shaft
front propshaft sliding joint worn
gearbox crossmember slightly corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Radius arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
front propshaft sliding joint worn
gearbox crossmember slightly corroded
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
N/S/R and O/S/R Brake discs slightly rusty
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
N/S/R and O/S/R Brake discs slightly rusty
Rear reg light o/s bulb not working.
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
nearside rear tyre scuffing inner edge off (also cracking and perishing
offside rear tyre cracking and perished
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Slight corrosion to rear X member
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A306 STU is a 1992 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 64%.
Across all 1992 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 124,939 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 A306 STU, 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 34 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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A306 STU is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 December 1992.
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