MOT Status
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114,273 miAbove average mileage for this year
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oil leak
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
o/s flasher flashing fast
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower attachment not done up not likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (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 drag link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front hub seal weeping
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front floor corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Central Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear diff upper (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
rear brake application uneven offside slow (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing slight noise
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight noise
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
play in rear prop u/j
rear fog light damaged
rear fog light damaged
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight noise
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
play in rear prop u/j
ns headlight pattern
osf wheel bearing
steering box shows signs of leaking
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush axle stabilizer (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
ns headlight pattern
osf wheel bearing
steering box shows signs of leaking
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres close to limits and uneven wear
slight corrosion to trans axel metal brake and front to rear
slight play in front prop shaft
slight play in off side outter cv joint
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres close to limits and uneven wear
slight corrosion to trans axel metal brake and front to rear
slight play in front prop shaft
slight play in off side outter cv joint
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
rear axle a frame arm has slight play in nearside bush
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Top MOT Failure Points
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HLZ 9161 is a 2001 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
Across all 2001 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 94,644 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 HLZ 9161, 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 25 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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HLZ 9161 is a 2001 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 2001.
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