MOT Status
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79,256 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front swivel joint leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front swivel joint leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel ball leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Leaking from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Swivel ball leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt slightly damaged os and ns front (7.1.2 (b) (i))
underside of vehicle has been under sealed / oiled for protection
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cracked advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage loose mounting bolt loose (7.1.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))
Seat belt slightly damaged os and ns front (7.1.2 (b) (i))
underside of vehicle has been under sealed / oiled for protection
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have been greased (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have been greased (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
metal brake pipes have been greased for protection
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened os and ns front (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened os and ns (5.2.2a)
no 5 plug lead arcing near coil
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed for protection including brake pipes
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened os and ns (5.2.2a)
no 5 plug lead arcing near coil
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed for protection including brake pipes
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
illegal plates in rear
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
illegal number plates on rear seat?
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L15 OTH is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 3,947cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1998 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 110,057 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 L15 OTH, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was L15 OTH registered?
L15 OTH is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 August 1998.
Is L15 OTH safe to buy?
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