MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,443 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front slight leak from hub seal
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front hub seal has slight leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front 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))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe has small hole (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe has small hole (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
fuel tank has evidence of a leak but not leaking at time of test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
battery tray has corrosion
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
battery tray has corrosion
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside rear mudflap insecure
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear back plate damp
Oil leak
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
oil leaks engine/transmission
rear diff seal leaking oil
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
oil leaks engine/transmission
rear diff seal leaking oil
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Oil leak
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
drag link end, ball joint cover split
slight oil leak from nearside front swivle joint
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
drag link end, ball joint cover split
slight oil leak from nearside front swivle joint
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
no parking brake tell tale on dash
slight marks on offside front seat belt
steering drop gaiter split
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
no parking brake tell tale on dash
slight marks on offside front seat belt
steering drop gaiter split
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K654 PGD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 K654 PGD, 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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K654 PGD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 February 1993.
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