MOT Status
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255,159 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear bump stops missing
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp no front sidelights (4.2.3 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear bump stops missing
o/s/f axle swivel joint leaking
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front hub leaking slightly
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired and leaking oil on to brakes (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front hub leaking slightly
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp number plate lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
reverse lights inoperative
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn axle torque arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery tray excessive corrosion (4.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn + contaminated (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged from hose to caliper . bracket broken (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking up (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking up (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative intermittent (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall delaminating (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated possibly also serves as handbrake warning lamp VEHICLE WAS LOW ON BRAKE FLUID (1.1.10 (f))
Front propshaft uj grease nipple missing
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front spherical housing leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive both diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
steering damper weeping
all tyre treads cracked with age
both rear bump stops missing
fog light switch slightly sticky in operation
marks to windscreen in "a" zone on limit
oil leaks
slight misting of oil from front steering damper
slight movement in n/s/f front track rod end
Ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Additional braking device component damaged propshaft front u/j (3.6.I.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box and pipe (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
nearside rear brake binding slightly
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
O/S/R brake back plate is damp
Oil leak
both front swivel joint seals are leaking
slight play in both front swivel joints
welding repairs
both rear brakes binding slightly
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Top MOT Failure Points
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K943 JWR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 K943 JWR, 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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K943 JWR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 June 1993.
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