MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,368 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
hazard lamp tell tale lamp dim
offside front tyre worn on inside edge
slight weep from steering box
surface corrosion to chassis sections/rear body crossmember/underside components
tyre sidewalls perishing
water ingress to offside headlamp
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis 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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
hazard lamp tell tale lamp dim
offside front tyre worn on inside edge
slight weep from steering box
surface corrosion to chassis sections/rear body crossmember/underside components
tyre sidewalls perishing
water ingress to offside headlamp
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
front tyres perishing
hazard tell tale dim
rear body support crossmember slightly corroded
slight play in offside rear hub bearing
Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
front tyres perishing
hazard tell tale dim
rear body support crossmember slightly corroded
slight play in offside rear hub bearing
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside front seatbelt slight fluffing
offside rear view mirror cracked but view to rear OK
rear numberplate in poor condition
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
brake pipes over rear axle rusty
front numberplate secured to grill with nylon ties
front pads getting low
nearside rear shock absorber bushes worn
offside door mirror cracked but view to rear OK
offside rear brake anti-squeek springs in poor condition
offside rear brake noisey in operation
oil leak from engine
play in offside rear hub bearing
rear numberplate in poor condition
rear pads getting low
rear steering link balljoints (both sides) have slight play not considered excessive
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L357 OWB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 L357 OWB, 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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L357 OWB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 January 1994.
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