MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,458 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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rear propshaft uj worn
accident damage nearside front
nearside seat belt stalk sarround missing
rear chassis cross member corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
accident damage nearside front
nearside seat belt stalk sarround missing
rear chassis cross member corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS
corrosion showing to offside front outrigger
Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
headlamp beams slightly weak
slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
headlamp beams slightly weak
slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing
Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L201 TAF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 L201 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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What year was L201 TAF registered?
L201 TAF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.
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