MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,985 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp come on when stop lights applied with possition lights off. (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Not adjusting. (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working when possition lights on (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive metal pipe for clutch master cylinder wet but not dripping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Underside of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn top and bottom worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn top and bottom worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis leg is holed and corroded on underside , marked with yellow chalk (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear cross member has multiple holes in front and rear of member marked with yellow chalk, cross member is substantially weakend (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Rear Surface corrosion on chassis
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Service brake performance only just passing required criteria
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Brake pedal travel long but not to excess
Handbrake travel long but not to excess
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle yolk bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pedal travel long but not to excess
Handbrake travel long but not to excess
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle yolk bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
engine oil leaks
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine oil leaks
moisture in the offside front headlight
nearside rear top shockabsorber bush becoming worn
noise in the clutch area
wear in the nearside front wiper arm boss
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
oil leaks apparent
screw in the nearside front tyre
engine oil leaks apparent
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
bolt missing at back of exhaust manifold
slight fluid weep on the steering box
wear in the front propshaft rear uj
air box is loose
offside front and offside rear tyres are approaching the wear bars
slight wear in nearside front trackrod end
slight wear in steering box trackrod end
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Top MOT Failure Points
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D13 FRY is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
Across all 1998 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 110,057 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 D13 FRY, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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D13 FRY is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1998.
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