MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,430 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure On the box (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
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)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and rear tyres worn close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front and rear tyres showing signs of perishing on sidewalls
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
oil around o/s/r brake back plate
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
oil around o/s/r brake back plate
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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L247 UJC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 L247 UJC, 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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L247 UJC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.
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