MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,142 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear axle support chassis crossmember holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body support crosmmember, full body width at rear of cab holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Prop shaft securing bolt loose Rear prop front joint all bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box drop arm loose (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis generally in poor condition particularly at rear crossmember area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play Both rear bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member that supports fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 2 holes under wheel arch in chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 1 hole under wheel arch in chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Anti roll bar mount and hole forward (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering component leaking BOX (2.1.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering arm modification unsafe LOOSE (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Steering component casing not properly attached DAMPER BUSHES WORN (2.1.2 (a) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure BOLT LOOSE (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Steering arm modification unsafe LOOSE (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
BONNET CANNOT BE OPENED
Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Central Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Central Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Central Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
body mounts corroded head lights poor
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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L329 REJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 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 L329 REJ, 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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L329 REJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 October 1993.
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