MOT Status
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123,358 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
offside front door mirror loose
slight weep on the steering box
Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Tow bar socket damaged
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
tow bar electric socket damaged
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front 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)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Vehicle structure 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)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
N/S front crossmember rusted
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front wing damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside front wing damaged
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear brake back plates corroded
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both rear brake back plates corroded
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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L316 TGD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 L316 TGD, 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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L316 TGD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 August 1993.
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