MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,551 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis under driver (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust bracket repair
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis hole underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
hand brake just meet requirements
Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))
hand brake just meet requirements
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
brake pedal spongy
n/s/r drum has leak oil/ brake fluid
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
brake pedal spongy
n/s/r drum has leak oil/ brake fluid
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
rear hardy spicer worn
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front no plate damaged
o/s/f hub pitted
Centre Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front no plate damaged
o/s/f hub pitted
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
transmission worn †bulk head corrored †park brake performance poor
both front hub seals damp slight wear in steering box. slight play n/s/r wheel bearing
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
steering box has wear on r/h lock incorrct wattage bulb n/s side lamp
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K587 VNX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 K587 VNX, 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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K587 VNX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 February 1993.
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