MOT Status
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160,375 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Clutch pedal operation occasionally notchy
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Swivel seal seeping oil
Offside Front Swivel seal seeping oil
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Number plate deteriorated, non reflective/discoloured (0.1 (d))
Clutch pedal operation occasionally notchy
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Swivel seal seeping oil
Offside Front Swivel seal seeping oil
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play front ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
water hose chaffed on waterpump
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering damper bush slightly worn
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm steering box - ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine - leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Leaking/dripping onto front axle/diff (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Steering damper leaking - advise renewal
Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box transfer box leaking oil drain plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Top arm ball joint to rear axle - Suspension arm ball joint gaiter split
Coolant leak Engine - Slight signs anti freeze under vehicle inspection ()
Front Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Hub seals slight leak - O/S & N/S
Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Upper & Lower hinges (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipe too steering pump - Check for leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Upper & Lower hinges (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Panhard rod shaft - bush play (Rod between chassis & axle)
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Rotation test (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Electrical cables need tidying and fixing to a cross member
Service Brake - Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system may requires adjustment or repair, rear brake readings very low.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint A Frame (2.4.G.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint A Frame (2.4.G.2)
Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Propshaft universal joint worn Rear prop rear UJ ()
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis two areas (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis, radius arm mount two areas (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Propshaft universal joint worn Rear prop rear UJ ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
slight weeping of oil from nearside front hub seal
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
front hub seal leaking
slight corrosion rear chassis
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
n/s front chalice weeping oil
o/s front chassis corroding
rear floor crossmember corroding
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ns front axle swivel joint leaking oil
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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G16 TAN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 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 G16 TAN, 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 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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G16 TAN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 December 1994.
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