MOT Status
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164,880 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box / gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive TRACTOR JOINT (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
VEHICLE WET ON UNDER SIDE DUE TO WEATHER
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
VEHICLE WET ON UNDER SIDE DUE TO WEATHER
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak engine area
Rear axle heavily rusted
Rear axle heavily rusted
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)
all coil springs corroded
both rear coil spring mounts corroded
nearside front hub damp
oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (7.1.2)
all coil springs corroded
both rear coil spring mounts corroded
nearside front hub damp
oil leak
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
clutch pedal rubber missing
corrosion starting on rear metal brake pipes along rear axle
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
oil leak on engine
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
clutch pedal rubber missing
corrosion starting on rear metal brake pipes along rear axle
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
oil leak on engine
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear tyre deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear tyre deteriorated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
offside rear brake-disc badly pitted
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
badly worn u/j on front and rear prop-shafts
steering damper bush badly worn
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE PERISHED
OFFSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT SLIGHTLY WORN
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L139 VKV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 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 L139 VKV, 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 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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L139 VKV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.
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