MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside rear bump stop missing
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside rear bump stop missing
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
n/s f outer hub cap weeping oil
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s f outer hub cap weeping oil
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s front swivle is damp
n/s rear bump stop insercure
o/s front swivle is damp
o/s rear tyre perished around walls
rear a frame ball joint has slight lift in it
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s front outer hub damp
n/s front swivle is damp
n/s rear bump stop insercure
o/s front swivle is damp
o/s rear tyre perished around walls
rear a frame ball joint has slight lift in it
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both swivels are damp around seals
n/s front half shaft seal damp
n/s front tyre has a screw in
wipers not parking at bottom of screen
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both swivels are damp around seals
n/s front half shaft seal damp
n/s front tyre has a screw in
wipers not parking at bottom of screen
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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L271 NYA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 L271 NYA, 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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L271 NYA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 October 1993.
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