MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
31,119 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion on under body but not yet considered excessive
Corrosion to under side of vehicle.
Nearside front battery tray has corrosion not within 12" of seatbelt or suspension mount.
Offside front floor panel has surface corrosion.
Offside rear chassis around bump stop has surface corrosion.
Passenger floor panel corroded not within 12" of seatbelt or suspension mount
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis around rear bump stop. (2.4.A.3)
Corrosion to under side of vehicle.
Nearside front battery tray has corrosion not within 12" of seatbelt or suspension mount.
Offside front floor panel has surface corrosion.
Offside rear chassis around bump stop has surface corrosion.
Passenger floor panel corroded not within 12" of seatbelt or suspension mount
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion corroded in several places but no holes (6.1.A.1)
Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear over the top of the chassis (3.6.B.2c)
Central Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis on nearside (2.4.A.3)
Electrical wiring insecure rubbing on propshaft near front of gearbox (1.9.2a)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer chassis (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded in 4 points (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both front tyres starting to crack
corrosion started in other places on chassis but not yet considered excessive
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both front tyres starting to crack
corrosion started in other places on chassis but not yet considered excessive
All indicater lens slightly discoloured
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
All indicater lens slightly discoloured
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/r body mounting corroded
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
o/s and n/s spherical ball seals leaking onto front brake discs
both front swivel hubs leaking
general corrosion suspension components
both front swivel hubs leaking
engine oil leaks
front tyres worn on edges
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
oil leak
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
steering joint dust cover split/missing
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
steering joint dust cover split/missing
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L179 RST is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 RST, 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 RST is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 December 1993.
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