MOT Status
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177,122 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Power steering ram leaking box (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint axle 'A' frame (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rearmost ()
bonnet 2nd/safety catch not working
bonnet release not working
engine oil leak
front reg plate not vertical
suspect fuel leak from lift pump
Fuel system component leaking leak between pipe and component attached to header tank bracket (7.2.3)
Fuel system component leaking pipe in to injection pump (7.2.3)
Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
bonnet 2nd/safety catch not working
bonnet release not working
engine oil leak
front reg plate not vertical
suspect fuel leak from lift pump
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E16 MUD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 E16 MUD, 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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E16 MUD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1993.
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