MOT Status
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78,377 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement a frame bush rear wishbone OS bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both shock turrets corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front swivel hub seal leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn "a" frame front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen jet missing, water sprays bonnet (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both shock turrets corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front swivel hub seal leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear passenger step insecure
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Rear exhaust deteriorated
reverse light not working
secondary bonnet catch sticking
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame/axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Rear exhaust deteriorated
reverse light not working
secondary bonnet catch sticking
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Front diff slight oil leak
Front hub seals slight oil leak - both sides
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Rear diff slight oil leak
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
suspension units corroded
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Front diff slight oil leak
Front hub seals slight oil leak - both sides
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Rear diff slight oil leak
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
suspension units corroded
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front diff seal leaking
Front swivel hub seals have a slight leak, both sides
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear diff seal leaking
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front diff seal leaking
Front swivel hub seals have a slight leak, both sides
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear diff seal leaking
Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front bearing hub swivel seal damp
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush slight play and bolt maybe loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front bearing hub swivel seal damp
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bushes loose ( nut not correctly tightened) (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached bushes loose (nut not correctly tightened) (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm rear bush worn and bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front bearing hub swivel seal damp
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush slight play and bolt maybe loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front bearing hub swivel seal damp
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
at time of test offside dip beam was working for aim test
Nearside Front hub seals slight seepage of oil
Offside Front hub slight seepage of oil
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
both front driveshaft spheres leaking
Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle both sides touching suspension arm on full lock (4.1.D.2)
both front driveshaft spheres leaking
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
o/s windscreen wiper blade torn
Centre Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
o/s windscreen wiper blade torn
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front and rear x members and chassis corroded n/s bulkhead corroded o/s bulkhead welded cant check due to underseal chassis been undersealed cant check due to this
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front and rear x members and chassis corroded n/s bulkhead corroded o/s bulkhead welded cant check due to underseal chassis been undersealed cant check due to this
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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K556 HRA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 K556 HRA, 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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K556 HRA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 February 1993.
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