MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,004 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
N/S/F Drive Shaft Oil Leak
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/S/R Hub Seal Leaking
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Handbrake travel close to limit
Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
An item not tested (Manual)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Handbrake travel close to limit
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L235 NYB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 L235 NYB, 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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L235 NYB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 October 1993.
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