MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,249 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front bulkhead corroded
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fog light tell tale not working
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Emissions not tested due to fuel leaking during engine warm up (8.2.2.2 (e))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front bulkhead corroded
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective loose in carrier (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fog light tell tale not working
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened cross member corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened cross member corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
chassis covered in underseal
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released both on at all times (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Inner sound proofing coming away under bonnet
Front hub seals leaking
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened cross member corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened cross member corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))
chassis covered in underseal
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
oil on nearside rear backplate
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
oil on nearside rear backplate
Air intake and engine breather missing
Both front and n/s/r hub seals leaking
Both front seat belt buckles mounted incorrectly
Chassis covered in under seal
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
n/s/r,o/s/r and rear cross member badly corroded
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected On axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Air intake and engine breather missing
Both front and n/s/r hub seals leaking
Both front seat belt buckles mounted incorrectly
Chassis covered in under seal
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
n/s/r,o/s/r and rear cross member badly corroded
Rear tyres in poor condition
Chassis rusty at rear near tow-bar mountings
Previous patch repairs to chassis
Chassis rusty at rear near tow-bar mountings
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Previous patch repairs to chassis
Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A-Arm above axle (2.4.G.2)
Rear tyres in poor condition
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear hub oil seal (slight mist of oil on rear brake backing plate)
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
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 Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear hub oil seal (slight mist of oil on rear brake backing plate)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
slight kink in front to rear brake pipe
slight leak from nearside front axle (ball end)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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K88 OCY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 K88 OCY, 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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K88 OCY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 March 1993.
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