MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
329,724 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside chassis heavily undersealed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside rear 'A' frame mounting area of crossmember gusset. (2.4.A.3)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
All brake discs have heavily rusted and glazed faces.
Steering damper mounting bush worn.
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Nearside end of centrally mounted tubular crossmember. (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under bonnet (2.2.C.1h)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak engine and gearbox ()
front and rear axles leaking
slight play in nsf swivel pins
steering damper bush worn
Coolant hose chaffing on engine and nearly worn through.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Coolant hose chaffing on engine and nearly worn through.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
vehicle heavily undersealed underneath
Center exhaust corroded
Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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L221 JUX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 L221 JUX, 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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L221 JUX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.
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