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ExpiredMileage
150,892 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Body outrigger corroded but secure
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Body outrigger corroded but secure
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Brake pedal spongy
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front axle mounting bushes deteriorated
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front 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 Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pedal spongy
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front axle mounting bushes deteriorated
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake lagging in operation BRAKES SPONGY (1.2.1 (d))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Off steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
osr seat not fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability trailing arm bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
osr seat not fitted at time of test
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box rear seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed top hinge pin worn (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak engine ()
Oil leak rear differential ()
front bumper corroded
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly trailer warning illuminates instead of hazard tell-tale (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed top hinge pin worn (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak engine ()
Oil leak rear differential ()
front bumper corroded
Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
offside rear tyre perished
Centre Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front tyre perished
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Centre Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front tyre perished
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Both front tyres defective
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Spare tyre defective
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Spare tyre defective
floor and chassis starting to rust
nearside rear tyre perished,cracked an d worn and just passed test
Corrosion On Bodywork
Handbrake Warning Light Not Working
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Corrosion On Bodywork
Handbrake Warning Light Not Working.
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
slight damage to front number plate
front registration plate damaged
nearside rear seat belt buckle casing damaged
rear shock absorber casings corroded
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
front registration plate damaged
nearside rear seat belt buckle casing damaged
no oil on dipstick
rear shock absorber casings corroded
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
damp mark on fuel tank
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
damp mark on fuel tank
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
nearside front hub has play and leaking oil slightly
play in lower steering universal joint
rear brakes out of balance
slight play in offside front track rod end
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside front hub has play and leaking oil slightly
play in lower steering universal joint
rear brakes out of balance
slight play in offside front track rod end
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s front exterior door handle loose
o/s rear door does not open from outside or inside
Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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L278 NYA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.
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 L278 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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L278 NYA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 August 1993.
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