MOT Status
ValidMileage
115,132 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside mirror slightly damaged
slight underbody corrosion to body
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
heavy corrosion on chassis
n/s/ mirror cracked
steering dampner bushes slightly perished
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
heavy corrosion on chassis
n/s/ mirror cracked
steering dampner bushes slightly perished
Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Near side rear bump stop missing
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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L162 HFA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 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 L162 HFA, 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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What year was L162 HFA registered?
L162 HFA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 August 1993.
Is L162 HFA safe to buy?
The MOT history for L162 HFA shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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