MOT Status
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176,777 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play front prop (bearing in transfer box) (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox, transfer box, rear diff and all 4 wheel hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both props (all 4 UJ's) (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
all underside, chassis, welding repairs and brake pipes cover in wax oil
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (x2 places) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength behind wheel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play front prop (bearing in transfer box) (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox, transfer box, rear diff and all 4 wheel hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both props (all 4 UJ's) (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
all underside, chassis, welding repairs and brake pipes cover in wax oil
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear slight leak from hub seal
Oil leak Various ()
Underbonnet frame corroded
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Bulkhead/floorpan (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil Hub seal leaking (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil hub seal leaking (3.5.1h)
Oil leak Various ()
Underbonnet frame corroded
Offside Rear brake dust cover has slight corrosion
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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L191 TAF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 L191 TAF, 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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L191 TAF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.
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