MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,660 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front axle mounting brackets have some corrosion
road wheels corroded
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
road wheels corroded
Nearside Front Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Panhard rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside front king pin has slight play
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
chassis corroded
tyres cracked
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
tyres cracked
Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
possible fault with n/s repeater lamp
power steering drive belt slightly loose
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
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)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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K449 NEJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 K449 NEJ, 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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K449 NEJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 1993.
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