MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,765 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis cross member (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis cross member (2.4.A.3)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings around brake servo (bulk head (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside and nearside front out riggers (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside front door pillar/ bulk head (6.1.B.2)
Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
coil springs corroded
corrosion underside
discs corroded
oil leak
chassis corroded
coil springs corroded
corrosion underside
harsh corrosion around brake servo area
harsh corrosion to windscreen mounting point
service brake weak (border line pass)
wiper deteriorated
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both rear bump stops missing
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
both rear bump stops missing
n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly
n/s/r and o/s/r bump stops comming away from chassis
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly
n/s/r and o/s/r bump stops comming away from chassis
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside wiper blade deteriated.
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L355 GCW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.
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 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 L355 GCW, 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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L355 GCW is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 January 1994.
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