MOT Status
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215,002 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))
rear cross member corroded
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
rear cross member corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear (2.7.4)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front outrigger (2.4.A.3)
rear brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear crossmember corroded
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear crossmember corroded
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
number plate lamp nearside bulb inoperative
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L243 NWX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.
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 L243 NWX, 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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What year was L243 NWX registered?
L243 NWX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 November 1993.
Is L243 NWX safe to buy?
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