MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,202 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Emissions not tested Due to major water leak (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 'A' frame bush mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Panhard rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A' frame (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Brake pedal rubber is deteriorated
Coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer chassis face in rear cross member (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint 'A' frame (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front hub seals leaking
chassis heavily undersealed
rear discs corroded/rusty
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front hub seals leaking
chassis heavily undersealed
rear discs corroded/rusty
Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all (2.2.C.1c)
both front hub seals leaking
chassis heavily undersealed
steering damper bushes have slight play
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
o/s and n/s swivel balkls/seals leaking
o/s rear bump stop missing
slight play in wheel bearings
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
o/s and n/s swivel balkls/seals leaking
o/s rear bump stop missing
slight play in wheel bearings
Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
o/s and n/s swivel balls leaking
o/s rear bump stop missing
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)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear bench seats have been removed.
Rear chassis legs and front chassis legs are weak with corroison.
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
general engine oil leaks
gereral all chassis sections rusty
o/s/f seat belt webb marked
o/s/r bump stop missing / o/s/f bump stop missing .
rear fuel tank mount tube corroded
rear number plate starting to delaminate
slight corrosion to outer faces of front brake discs
Centre Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
general engine oil leaks
gereral all chassis sections rusty
number plate light came on when tapped
o/s/f seat belt webb marked
o/s/r bump stop missing / o/s/f bump stop missing .
rear fuel tank mount tube corroded
rear number plate starting to delaminate
slight corrosion to outer faces of front brake discs
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear 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)
Oil leak
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight dampness around steering box.
slight thinning/corrosion on chassis(by rear shockers)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
slight dampness around steering box.
slight thinning/corrosion on chassis(by rear shockers)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
some corrosion around o/s/r shocker mount.
wiper blades started to split.
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both front wipers started too split.
gearbox oil leak
park brake travel fairly high.
slight corrosion by o/s/r shocker mount.
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L262 MUB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 L262 MUB, 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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L262 MUB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 August 1993.
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