MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,779 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front hub swivels weeping slightly
Offside Front floor corroded but has been repaired from inside cab
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front hub swivels weeping slightly
Offside Front floor corroded but has been repaired from inside cab
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis signs off slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis signs off slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front hub swivels leaking slightly
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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))
chassis showing signs of corrosion
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front hub swivels leaking slightly
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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))
chassis showing signs of corrosion
Front swivels slightly damp
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front head light pattern not so clear
Offside Front inner floor showing signs of corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front swivels slightly damp
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front head light pattern not so clear
Offside Front inner floor showing signs of corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel offside rear and nearside rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside front outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire injector return hose (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
washers operation
rear crossmember rusted
nearside rear tyre worn
rear crossmember rusted
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
rear axle upper joint worn
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
rear axle upper joint worn
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
power steering belt condition
rear axle upper joint slight wear
rear crossmember rusted
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front floor rusted
manifold joint
rear suspension bump stops
steering damper bush
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front seatbelts marked
rear crossmember rusted
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
no seat belts fitted to rear
oil leak from n/s axle
oil leak from rear diff
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L345 YBJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 L345 YBJ, 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 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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L345 YBJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.
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