MOT Status
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193,084 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff. front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
exhaust shortened may cause fumes in cabin
viscous fan weak
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff. front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
exhaust shortened may cause fumes in cabin
viscous fan weak
Front viscous fan weak
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust shortened may cause fumes in cabin.
parking brake slight travel.
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Front viscous fan weak
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust shortened may cause fumes in cabin.
parking brake slight travel.
Exhaust noisy poss. fumes enter car due to being half the length (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam due to faulty switch (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust noisy poss. fumes enter car due to being half the length (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded but not weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
slight surface rust bottom side of vehicle
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Steering locking device missing both track rod end castle nuts not pinned up (2.1.3 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
rear diff top ball joint stabiliser has slight play
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
rear diff top ball joint stabiliser has slight play
Front Propshaft universal joint worn Uj flange to diff ()
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front registration plate obscured fitted with black cable ties (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Track bar (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear outrigger to body (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play track bar (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger to body (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement clockwise direction binding (3.5.1k)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Propshaft universal joint worn Uj flange to diff ()
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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K557 HRA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 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 K557 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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K557 HRA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 1993.
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