MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,831 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Bulkhead corroded n/s this area is not within the scope of the mot test
Exhaust corroded
Rear axle showing signs of corrosion
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
bulkhead corroded n/s
pas belt needs tightened
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at 3 places (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
o/s/r tyre perished
rear axle showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
o/s/r tyre perished
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
rear axle showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear axle corroded
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear axle corrode
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear axle corroded
steering joint dust cover split/missing
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K397 RNS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 K397 RNS, 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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K397 RNS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 May 1993.
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