MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,338 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor corrosion and inside wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering arm (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Rear cross member (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor corrosion and inside wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)
Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A shape arm (2.4.G.2)
All tyres are perished
Corrosion under body and suspension
Oil leak ()
Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front and rear (3.5.1i)
chassis corrosion offside front floor corrosion
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle beam to radius arm (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside rear rear member corroded (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle corroded by suspension mounting point (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle corroded by suspension mounting point (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle beam to radius arm (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
chassis corrosion offside front floor corrosion
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front floor and body mounting corroded
Steering system slightly rough & slight play (2.2.D.1)
outriggers corroded
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis corroded (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering chassis and crossmember corroded (6.1.A.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings crossmember corroded (6.1.B.2)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play first sreering coupling loose on splines (2.1.5)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
slight lift in n/s drag link end
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L26 PRC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 L26 PRC, 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 L26 PRC registered?
L26 PRC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 November 1993.
Is L26 PRC safe to buy?
The MOT history for L26 PRC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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