MOT Status
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156,689 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
bulkhead previously repaired
bulkhead slightly corroded
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded On o/s chassis as marked (1.1.11 (c))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
Bulkhead corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases after turbo (6.1.2 (a))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Both front swivel seals slightly damp
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Slight play n/s/f wheel bearing
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure On steering box (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system On tee piece (1.1.11 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported O axel (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L389 UMR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 L389 UMR, 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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L389 UMR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.
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