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F5 MLY

1992 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

42,009 mi
Last recorded42,009 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 1992 Land Rover Defender124,939 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 MLY
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 42,009 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 42,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 42,009 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexie. (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 42,009 miles

Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker cone (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mounting/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexie (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 42,009 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 42,000 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2014 42,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2013 42,000 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front chassis outrigger corroded.

nearside front tyre perished.

offside & nearside front hub swivel seals leaking.

Fail 5 Dec 2013 42,000 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front chassis outrigger corroded.

nearside front tyre perished.

offside & nearside front hub swivel seals leaking.

Pass 3 Dec 2012 41,999 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

chassis/chassis cross members & chassis outriggers generally in a corroded condition.

Pass 12 Dec 2011 41,820 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside & nearside front hub swivel seals leaking.

Pass 12 Jan 2011 41,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 41,650 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 41,599 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 41,580 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 41,199 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 41,000 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Drivers footwell corroded.

o/s front shock absorber turret corroded.

steering box drop arm ball-joint rubber seal split.

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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F5 MLY is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 F5 MLY, 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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What year was F5 MLY registered?

F5 MLY is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1992.

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