MOT Status
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248,259 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear lamp lense slightly damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate pipe deteriorated (7.1.2)
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint rearward u/joint deterioration noted (2.4.G.4b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides rear (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre tread starting to crack
Rear propshaft uj worn
exhaust system corroded
main beam flash not working
Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear tyre tread starting to crack
Rear propshaft uj worn
exhaust system corroded
main beam flash not working
Oil leak
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front exhaust slightly deteriorated
roof lining hanging down not obstructing drivers view
slight movement between steering box shaft and steering arm. nut and locking device still attached
slight wear to anti slip provision on brake pedal
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front exhaust slightly deteriorated
roof lining hanging down not obstructing drivers view
slight movement between steering box shaft and steering arm. nut and locking device still attached
slight wear to anti slip provision on brake pedal
(1)Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed. (2)OS headlamp poor light output.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
(1)Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed. (2)OS headlamp poor light output.
Offside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s mirror cracked,
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s mirror cracked,
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear exhaust baffles
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear exhaust baffles
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L175 SVC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 L175 SVC, 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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L175 SVC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 November 1993.
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