MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,787 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp aim too high already adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rubber split (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear a frame and rubber split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
brake pad / fluid light on
Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
play in steering colume and clonk
some play rear wheel bearings
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near outrigger marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
play in steering colume and clonk
some play rear wheel bearings
corrosion inner rear chassis panal
exhaust rubbers perished
offside headlight cracked
oil leak
rear tyres perished
slight leak steering box
Fuel pipe leaking engine area (7.2.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box ball joint rubber (marked (2.2.C.1c)
corrosion inner rear chassis panal
exhaust rubbers perished
offside headlight cracked
oil leak
rear tyres perished
slight leak steering box
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
power steering leak slight
transmission oil leaks
wipers poor
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt marked (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired loose (3.6.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped marked (3.6.B.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
brake fluid low
power steering leak slight
transmission oil leaks
wipers poor
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
n/s swivel joint leaking
Both rear brake disc,s have surface rust.
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Both rear brake disc,s have surface rust.
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
underside rusty and repaired
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
underside rusty and repaired
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s/r bump stop missing
slight wear+leaks to both tractor joints
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
o/s/r bump stop missing
power steering belt noisey
slight wear+leaks to both tractor joints
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
steering damper bushes worn
tractor joint seals leaking
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
corrosion within 30cm of body mountings (osf)
slight leak from swivel seals
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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L196 WAG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey 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 L196 WAG, 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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L196 WAG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.
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