MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
262,707 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Diesel residue around tank/filler neck/hose
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outrigger corroded & holed (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured Lens faded (1.1.A.3e)
Rear axle 'A' Frame ball joint worn
Nearside Direction indicator not working Front, Rear and Repeater (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer chassis @ Steering box (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working X 1 (1.1.C.1d)
Diesel residue around tank/filler neck/hose
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Outrigger corroded & holed (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured Lens faded (1.1.A.3e)
Rear axle 'A' Frame ball joint worn
Halogen headlamp fitted N/S - sealed beam O/S
Offside Rear Axle bump stop missing
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Rear axle top link ball joint worn...
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded X member (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded X member (2.2.C.1h)
Halogen headlamp fitted N/S - sealed beam O/S
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Axle bump stop missing
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Rear axle top link ball joint worn...
Slight corrosion on all brake pipes...
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
underbody dirty
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
trailer plug socket damaged
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
trailer plug socket damaged
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
o/s/f tyre cracking badly
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
o/s/f tyre cracking badly
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L179 MEP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 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 L179 MEP, 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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L179 MEP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.
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