MOT Status
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153,374 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all brake pipes coated in wax oil
suspension units corroded
under vehicle coated in wax oil
Nearside Front Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt/nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all brake pipes coated in wax oil
suspension units corroded
under vehicle coated in wax oil
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements BAD CONNECTION ON SWITCH, REPAIRED TIME OF TEST (4.2.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers footwell (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working bad earth (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
small oil leak from o/s/r hub seal
steering box drag link boot
BRAKE SERVO AREA CORRODED
NSR AND OSR BUMP STOP AREAS CORRODED
OIL LEAK
OSF AND NSF OUTRIGGER CORRODED
OSF FLOOR CORRODED
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CORRODED FRONT CROSSMEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength LOWER SPRIG MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Prop shaft securing bolt loose BOTH FRONT AND REAR (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) DROP ARM IS NEW AND INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED (2.3 (a) (i))
BRAKE SERVO AREA CORRODED
NSR AND OSR BUMP STOP AREAS CORRODED
OIL LEAK
OSF AND NSF OUTRIGGER CORRODED
OSF FLOOR CORRODED
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine has oil leak
NSF bulkhead area corroded
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead area corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Rear diff oil leak
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Gearbox oil leak
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear wiper blade u/s
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Ball joint has excessive play DROP LINK (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear shock upper bushes worn
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear shock upper bushes worn
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front number plate deteriorated
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front number plate deteriorated
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front tyres out of shape
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L172 THP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.
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 L172 THP, 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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L172 THP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 December 1993.
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