MOT Status
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81,892 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front BOTH FRONT SWIVEL SEALS WEEPING
Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BULKHEAD (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BULKHEAD (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SEATBOX (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT LEAK AT HUB (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT WEEP AT DIFF PINION (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAKS (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front passenger door hinge insecure TOP AND BOTTOM HINGES (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod mounting has an unsafe modification TIE BAR MOUNTING TO AXLE (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SEAT ON AXLE CORRODED AWAY (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function SNAPPED OFF AT TOP (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leaking excessively from engine engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened HOLE IN WEBBING (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Drivers seat back rest slightly worn
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BULKHEAD AT WINDSCREEN [BOTH SIDES] (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RADIUS ARM BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened AXLE MOUNT FOR SPRING PLATE (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play DROP ARM JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FOOTWELL AND BELOW BRAKE SERVO (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle Identification Number incomplete (0.2 (b))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire TANK (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BULKHEAD AT WINDSCREEN [BOTH SIDES] (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RADIUS ARM BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak ENGINE OIL LEAKS ()
Exhaust system not adequately supported CENTRE SUPPORT BRACKET NOT CONNECTED TO RUBBER,ALSO LEAKING (7.1.1)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP ARM GAITER NOT ATTACHED (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT TYRES (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak ENGINE OIL LEAKS ()
Propshaft universal joint worn REAR PROPSHAFT [FRONT JOINT] ()
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside o/s/front bulkhead corroded
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside o/s/front bulkhead corroded
DOOR HINGES WORN ON BOTH DOORS
FRONT AND REAR DISC BACKPLATES CORRODED AWAY/MISSING
TRANSFER BOX LEAKING OIL/BEARINGS WORN
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front brake disc backplates missing/serverly corroded
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front & rear discs slightly worn
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front &rear brake discs slightly worn
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K815 ELS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
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 K815 ELS, 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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K815 ELS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1993.
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