MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,235 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Central Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Driver's door hinge insecure One bolt missing, three loose. (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing one nut missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bushes worn and bonding completely separated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Wing bent in. (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Outer Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing one nut missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm bushes worn and bonding completely separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged Pipe crimped and collapsed on last bend before caliper. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking Steering box. (2.1.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Smashed. (4.7.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Central Passenger's seat insecure And seat base loose in cab. (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Front loom has been touching propshaft. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Rear joint in front propshaft badly worn. (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Light wiring loom hanging down near wheel. (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Suspension rod insecure and impairing directional stability Axle end of panhard rod is very badly worn and bolt loose and worn. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe on inside flank of rear chassis. (1.1.11 (c))
Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated In many places. (4.11 (c) (i))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose Central mounting not correctly fitted. (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass delaminated. (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Pipe on top of chassis likely to chafe as clips broken. (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens cover holed. (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Rear bump stops missing.
Accelerator pedal and brake pedal obscured by partially detached trim from under dash, jamming throttle and covering brake pedal.
osf tyre slightly perrised
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear All position lamps excessively damaged so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nerside rear wheel arch damaged
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)
Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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L146 BEL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 L146 BEL, 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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L146 BEL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 September 1993.
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