MOT Status
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156,366 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member at nearside chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member at offside chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3 holes (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Hub seal
Offside Front Swivel seal
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front propshaft rear u/j worn
n/s/f tyre perished
o/s/r tyre perished
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front propshaft rear u/j worn
n/s/f tyre perished
o/s/r tyre perished
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
no seatbelts fitted to rear seats, but are not a requirement as seats are side facing.
o/s front brake binding slightly.
o/s rear position lamp lens part taped over and one mounting screw missing!.
park brake lever has a lot of free travel.
spare tyre badly cracked on inner sidewall and worn very close to legal limit.
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
no seatbelts fitted to rear seats, but are not a requirement as seats are side facing.
o/s front brake binding slightly.
o/s rear position lamp lens part taped over and one mounting screw missing!.
o/s rear tyre badly cracked but no cords visible at time of test!.
park brake lever has a lot of free travel.
two body mounting bolts missing at n/s rear, but body is secure!.
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
hanbrake travel
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FIL 2443 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 FIL 2443, 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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What year was FIL 2443 registered?
FIL 2443 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.
Is FIL 2443 safe to buy?
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