MOT Status
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131,039 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases central and rear (6.1.2 (a))
Front Axle corroded
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear UJ joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front steering box idler arm ball joint, slight play
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear UJ joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear reverse light not working
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering column universal joint insecure lower (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
gearbox cross member corroded
pitman drop arm ball joint
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
pitman drop arm ball joint
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
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K85 OEJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 K85 OEJ, 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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K85 OEJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 May 1993.
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