MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,046 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTRIGGER (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust mounting defective GEARBOX (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from master cyl to front flex (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting behind rear shocker (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg holed behind spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outriger holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Wipers slow
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Wipers slow
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
wipers only one speed
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened top turet (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shepards crook both mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn shepards crook both mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened top turet (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mounting plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
oil level low
wipers only one speed
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear cross member (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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H8 LEX is a 1992 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.
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 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 H8 LEX, 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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H8 LEX is a 1992 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 June 1992.
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