MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,386 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Rear Axle swivel joint insecure in a suspension arm diff mount (2.5.A.3b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Upper Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
rear step loose
Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
rear step loose
Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front axle bushes worn
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
o/s drop arm dust cover split
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
front brake discs worn
n/s front hubb oil leak
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
front suspension bushes worn
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
front suspension bushes worn
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
n/s front hub oil seal leacking
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
n/s front hub oil seal leacking
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside front hub oil seal leak
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
oil leak
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K180 UDE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 K180 UDE, 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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K180 UDE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 July 1993.
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