MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,090 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
parking brake efficiency just met
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak front diff ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
play in both rear hub components
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering system fouling wheel to wheel steering arm catching plate (2.2.D.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak front diff ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
play in both rear hub components
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Min play in stearing track rod ends front rod
NSF Axle traling arm bent
OSF Swival bearings have some play min
Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
NSF Axle control bar bent
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Unable to remove fuel cap
Slight wear to front and rear brake discs
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Slight wear to front and rear brake discs
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all brake discs corroded
bonnet stay missing
dampness around steering box
freeplay at steering wheel
front indicator lenses discoloured
inbalance on front brakes
oil leak
parking brake disc heavily corroded
play in both rear wheel bearings
small hole in nearside chassis
underside of vehicle dirty, corroded and weld repaired
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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L198 YDS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 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 L198 YDS, 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 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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L198 YDS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 July 1994.
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