MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,883 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
lower bulkhead corroded offside and nearside
Fuel system component leaking from fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
lower bulkhead corroded offside and nearside
Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also offside front (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front floor pans corroded
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside and nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material also offside front (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front floor pans corroded
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windowscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front track rod end gaiters perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front both front floors corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windowscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front track rod end gaiters perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front wheel bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front both front floors corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe from caliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated center balljoint cover perishing (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Engine and gearbox oil leaks
Front Coil spring corroded and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Slight play in both front wheel hubs.
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting FLOOR SECTION (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced APPEARS TO HAVE HAD A REPAIR WITH BODY FILLER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting VARIOUS PLACES (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS LOW
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front floor/inner arch area corroded
offside front floor/inner arch area corroded
oil leaks
rear cross-member corroded
rear of chassis corroded
steering box damp
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front floor/inner arch area corroded
offside front floor/inner arch area corroded
oil leaks
rear cross-member corroded
rear of chassis corroded
steering box damp
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
exhaust system deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
exhaust system deteriorated
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L215 SOO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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 SOO, 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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L215 SOO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.
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