MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,403 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underwing chassis section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bar forward bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underwing chassis section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear body mounting tube corroded / holed
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear seats not fitted
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
front floor pans corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bar forward bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear offside /front nearside underwing sections slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
front floor pans corroded
rear footbrake efficiency low
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension bar forward bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear offside /front nearside underwing sections slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
front floor pans corroded
rear footbrake efficiency low
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember box section holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear crossmenber section corroded
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorbers upper bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm ball joint dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear shock absorbers upper bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))
rear crossmenber section corroded
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded.
Parking brake efficiency only just met.
Rear brake efficiency slightly low.
Nearside track rod end boot starting to deteriorate.
all brake pipes covered in underseal and grease
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L382 LFO is a 1993 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 70.4%.
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 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 L382 LFO, 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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L382 LFO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 1993.
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