MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,123 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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handbrake waring light not working
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Outer Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
handbrake waring light not working
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake pads are wearing low
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake pads are wearing low
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L215 RWV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 L215 RWV, 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 L215 RWV registered?
L215 RWV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.
Is L215 RWV safe to buy?
The MOT history for L215 RWV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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