MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,231 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
parking brake dragging
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Oil leak
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
both front brake hoses deteriating
brake pedal rubber worn
chip in windscreen
corrosion starting to o/s bulk head area
corrosion to both rear body mountings and n/s/r inner wheel arch area
couldnt check centre rear seat belt
driver seat belt frayed
oil leak
play in n/s/r anti-roll bar d-bush
unable to open n/s/r door
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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K179 NNJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 K179 NNJ, 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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K179 NNJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 1993.
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