MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,247 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting foot well (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced [1] (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced [2] (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting foot well (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake lever pivots slightly worn free play and travel hand brake (1.1.1 (b))
travel on brake pedel
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front chassis outrigger
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front chassis outriggers
Drag link end ball pin shank loose drop arm to drag link (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
FRONT DIFF INPUT SEAL LEAKING
STEERING SHOCK ABSORBER OFFSIDE DUST BOOT ON BALL JOINT INSECURE
VEHICLE TESTED AS PER VSI CLASS IV . ADVISED CUSTOMER TO SORT OUT TAXATION CLASS .
FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE RUSTY O/S/FWEEL SLIGHT †PLAY
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L233 WFW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 WFW, 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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L233 WFW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 1993.
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