MOT Status
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96,783 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside 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))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
play in steering wheel.
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
play in steering wheel.
Front Diff seal slight leak.
play in steering wheel.
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
little reserve travel on handbrake
Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Lower 2 bolts loose on lower spare wheel carrier mounting plate
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Lower 2 bolts loose on lower spare wheel carrier mounting plate
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
free play in steering wheel boss - recommend repair
nearside rear shock absorber upper mounting bush worn
parking brake efficiency close to limit
tested under wet conditions
both front drive hub seals leaking
both front swivel seals leaking
play in rear propshaft u/j
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users body mount bolt nut missing (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Track rod end loose split pin missing (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droparm (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users body mount bolt nut missing (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.E.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
both front swivel seals leaking
play in rear propshaft u/j
transfer box filler bung loose and leaking
turbo pipe not connected
rear exhaust mount panel corroded
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
rear exhaust mount panel corroded
both rear brake discs correded
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear brake discs correded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ALL 4 TYRES ARE CRACKING AND SPLITTING ON SIDEWALLS,THE DIESAL LEAK OFF PIPES ARE LEAKING FUEL,THE SUMPGASKET,ROCKERCOVER GASKET,FRONT AND REAR MAIN CRANKSHAFT OIL SEALS AND THE TRANSFER BOX SEALS ARE ALL LEAKING OIL
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
THE REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE PITTED AND CORRODED
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DEF 544T is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 DEF 544T, 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 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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DEF 544T is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.
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