MOT Status
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86,060 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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under body/suspension corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion on n/s/f floor pan
o/s/r bump stop missing
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion on n/s/f floor pan
o/s/r bump stop missing
All trailing arm bushes slightly perished
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Exhaust system insecure Down pipe not connected to turbo - Emissions not tested! Will require emissions test once defect is rectified (6.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside body mounting heavily corroded
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear exhaust hanger broken
Underside body, suspension & brake components corroded
Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside floor area (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Nearside floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside front floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside body mounting heavily corroded
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear exhaust hanger broken
Underside body, suspension & brake components corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust Tail pipe Bracket Broken
Engine has slight oil leak
Front nearside & offside floor area corroded just outside prescribed area
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)
Some brake pipes covered in underseal unable to fully assess condition
coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Offside step (6.1.C.1)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Braking system leaking Offside front brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Engine has slight oil leak
Front nearside & offside floor area corroded just outside prescribed area
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)
Some brake pipes covered in underseal unable to fully assess condition
coil spring corroded All 4 (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear brake pipes heavily greased/ unable to fully assess corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
rear brake pipes heavily greased/ unable to fully assess corrosion
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
all brake pipes heavily greased/ unable to assess corrosion
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
all brake pipes heavily greased/ unable to assess corrosion
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
undercarriage heavily undersealed
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
undercarriage heavily undersealed
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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L233 OUM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.
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 L233 OUM, 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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L233 OUM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.
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