MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,089 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Glass coming away from bonding at rear of glass
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking/cuts on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking/cuts on inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all tyres split on inner sidewall
Light switch slightly loose
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel system component leaking (pressure regulator) rear of engine block (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
crack in n/s of windscreen out of view area
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
crack in n/s of windscreen out of view area
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/r shock absorber dust cover missing
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/r door not opening
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/r door not opening
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
headlight aim on upper limit
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L29 JAS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 L29 JAS, 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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L29 JAS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 1993.
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