MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
10,802 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked at down pipe flange (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded general (3.6.B.2c)
exstensive welding repairs carried out to main chassis
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both rear suspension bump stops are missing
the nearside and offside floor pans are corroded
Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both sides (1.7.5c)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded round shaped sub frame (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both rear suspension bump stops are missing
the nearside and offside floor pans are corroded
both rear suspension rubber bump stops are deteriorated
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides rear (2.6.2)
both sides rear suspension rubber bump stops missing
nearside front body floor pan corroded
rear prop shaft uj worn
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
exhaust system slightly corroded
the nearside front floor pan is corroded
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
exhaust system slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
the nearside front floor pan is corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both rear suspension bump stops are missing
engine oil leak
the nearside front floor pan is corroded
the offside rear body shell mount area is slightly corroded
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both rear suspension bump stops are missing
engine oil leak
the nearside front floor pan is corroded
the offside rear body shell mount area is slightly corroded
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
P/S pump noisy
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
corrision to nearside rear chassis which is not prescribed area
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K742 SFW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 K742 SFW, 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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K742 SFW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 May 1993.
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