MOT Status
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178,334 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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reverse light not working
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front brake disc beginning to corrode
Nearside Front swivel weeping
Offside Front Brake disc beginning to corrode
Offside Front swivel weeping
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Front brake disc beginning to corrode
Nearside Front swivel weeping
Offside Front Brake disc beginning to corrode
Offside Front swivel weeping
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside front swivel wet
Small hole in nearside front bulkhead
Steering box damp
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Number plate light dim
Offside front swivel wet
Small hole in nearside front bulkhead
Steering box damp
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear cross member starting to corrode.
Slight corrosion to nearside front out rigger and floor.
Central windscreen sticker
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front hub seal slight leak
Oil leak gear box ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear box, across rear (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front bumper taped up
slight leak power steering pump
slight leak steering box
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) rubbing on suspension (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front hub seal slight leak
Central windscreen sticker
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too hose (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak gear box ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear box, across rear (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front bumper taped up
slight leak power steering pump
slight leak steering box
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear brakes have just met the minimum requirement
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
slight corrosion on rear box section near to tow bar mounting
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
corrosion on rear box section
slight play in steering box
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
corrosion on rear box section
slight play in steering box
propshaft defective
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L131 MHJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc 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 L131 MHJ, 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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L131 MHJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 November 1993.
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