MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,141 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play also rough (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play Also rough (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
track rod end dust covers both perished
Coolant leak Engine & transmission
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very worn & thin - recommend replaced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both inner - recommend replaced. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both front inner swivel seals leaking grease
o/s/f radius arm middle bush worn & rubbing in housing
suspect o/s/r brake caliperinner piston looks damp, possible seal maybe just seeping a tiny amount of fluid - customer to monitor
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front inner swivel seals leaking grease, nearly contaminating the front discs
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very worn & thin - recommend replaced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Inner - recommend replaced. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall badly perished - recommend replaced (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall - recommend replaced (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Tyre size - 235/85r16 120/116 - Technic Tracker
o/s/f radius arm middle bush failing & arm rubbing in housing
suspect o/s/r brake caliper inner piston looks damp, maybe just starting to seep fluid very slightly.
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
All tyres are out of shape
Both front wheel bearings have slight play
Front body mounts are corroded
N/S/R wheel bearing has slight play
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering idler arm has slight play
oil leak
Nearside Headlamp missing (1.7.3)
All tyres are out of shape
Both front wheel bearings have slight play
Front body mounts are corroded
N/S/R wheel bearing has slight play
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering idler arm has slight play
oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
dampness on offside rear brake caliper
exhaust blow
oil leaks
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
dampness on offside rear brake caliper
exhaust blow
oil leaks
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
slight dampness around fuel tank
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H16 TDG is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
Across all 1995 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 117,469 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 H16 TDG, 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 31 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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H16 TDG is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 1995.
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