MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,839 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bonnet secondary catch missing
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Radius arm rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet secondary catch missing
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Radius arm rear mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Bonnet secondary catch missing
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Bonnet secondary catch missing
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Central Brake drum contaminated Parking brake (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
steering stiff
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
steering stiff
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
steering stiff
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
front tyres rubbing on suspension arms when monovering in parking bay
slight corrosion center cross member
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise front no plate in poor condition
advise n/s door mirror cracked
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K578 XRJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 K578 XRJ, 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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K578 XRJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 1993.
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