MOT Status
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150,614 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Lower rear axle stay mountings corroded
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Lower rear axle stay mountings corroded
exhaust exit incurreck
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
battery box exc corrosion
steering drop arm exc play
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Power steering pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering drop arm dust cap (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside mirror damaged
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside mirror damaged
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
service brake efficiency only just met the minimal requirments
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp all position lamps illuminate when service brake applied. (1.1.A.3f)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamps illuminated when side lamps switched on (1.2.1f)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front plate damaged
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Various chassis corrosion
Steeing damper insecure
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
O/S door handle insecure but still working as required
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
O/S door handle insecure but still working as required
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Chassis & underside of vehicle has various areas of corrosion
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Chassis & underside of vehicle has various areas of corrosion
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Some corrosion to n/s/f door frame
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Some corrosion to n/s/f door frame
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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L243 VCV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 L243 VCV, 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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L243 VCV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 January 1994.
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