MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
238,738 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier battery box excessively corrosion (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn sliding joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Drive shaft badly damaged (6.1.7 (e))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn sliding joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Prop shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front brake back plate missing
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
battory box corr/holed
chassis rusty
rear cross member rusty
steering box damp
Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour damaged (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure out rigger/floor (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
chassis rusty
rear cross member rusty
steering box damp
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front brake back plate missing
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
battory box corr/holed
Nearside Rear s/a cover part missing
Oil leak ()
Rear chassis and cross member rusty
Rear prop shaft worn
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear s/a cover part missing
Oil leak ()
Rear chassis and cross member rusty
Rear prop shaft worn
Oil leak ()
Rear cross member rusty and out riggers
front floors corr/holed
steering box damp
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak ()
Rear cross member rusty and out riggers
front floors corr/holed
steering box damp
chassis surface rust
n/s/f brake back plate missing
o/s rear cross member corr/holed
oil leek
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
chassis surface rust
n/s/f brake back plate missing
o/s rear cross member corr/holed
oil leek
Suspect engine and gear box oil leaks.
Transmission hand brake drum contaminated in oil.
some movement in adjustable tow bar bracket.
Exhaust down pipe contaminated with oil.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
O/s/r wheel bearing some play/wear.
Suspect engine and gear box oil leaks.
Transmission hand brake drum contaminated in oil.
some movement in adjustable tow bar bracket.
Exhaust down pipe contaminated with oil.
Both rear bump stop missing.
Adjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)
Large amount of oil around transmission brake drum area.Suspect output seal gearbox.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Slight play o/s swivel hub assembly.
Severe engine oil leak. ontaminating exhaust down pipe and 1st pipe.
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Adjustable towbar locating pin slightly worn (6.6.5b)
Both rear bump stop missing.
Large amount of oil around transmission brake drum area.Suspect output seal gearbox.
Nail o/s/f tyre
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Slight play o/s swivel hub assembly.
Steering box output seal displaced.
Severe engine oil leak. ontaminating exhaust down pipe and 1st pipe.
Pitman arm ball joint gaiter in poor condition
Some play both front wheel bearings
Steering box damp and slight play
Hand brake travel more than normal for this type vehicle
N/s/r bump stop missing
Rear prop shaft uj badly worn and sliding joint worn.
Some corrosion n/s/r chassis leg
n/s track rod end slight play
o/s/r bump stop in poor condition
Both front metal b rake pipes very close to spring on full lock.
Engine oil leak.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
O/s/f tyre perished and in poor condition.
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight leak steering box
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
chassis axles and brake lines heavily undersield
front brake pipes corroding
oil leak from rear of engine
slight frayin seat belts
chassis axles and brake lines heavily undersield
front brake pipes corroding
oil leak from rear of engine
slight frayin seat belts
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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L389 EHB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 L389 EHB, 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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L389 EHB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 March 1994.
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