MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,693 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front steering ball joint leaking contaminating brake disc
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis outer face (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Towbar attachment insecure electric plug (6.1.6 (c) (i))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Direction indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Centre Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
under side of van showing signs of rust
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
under side of van showing signs of rust
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L359 XKH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 L359 XKH, 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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L359 XKH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 January 1994.
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