MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,171 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
front sway bar n/s bush worn
water in the fog lamp lens.
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Halfshaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Halfshaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength damper lower mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
front sway bar n/s bush worn
water in the fog lamp lens.
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
park brake tell tail lamp not working .
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
park brake tell tail lamp not working .
Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Tyres perished
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Tyres perished
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
All four brake disks corroded but not weakened
Front differential pinnion seal leaking oil
Nail in nearside front tyre
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
All four brake disks corroded but not weakened
Front differential pinnion seal leaking oil
Nail in nearside front tyre
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
front number plate split
off side rear bump stop missing
slight damage to front no plate
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
clutch peddul rubber missing
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K657 LSL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 K657 LSL, 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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K657 LSL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.
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