MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,700 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
shock absorbers damp
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
shock absorbers damp
slight crossion all round
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Mid section body mount corroded borderline excessive (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush deteriorated (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear section pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Mid section body mount corroded, borderline excessive (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
n/s/r out rigger surface rust
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
n/s/r out rigger surface rust
coil springs corroded
n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked and perished
o/s/f tyre sidewall cracked
slight corrosion starting on metal brake pipes
slight exhaust blow on centre silencer
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
coil springs starting to corrode
rear axle upper stabiliser wisbone balljoint boot split
rear trailing arm bushes starting to perish
slight corrosion starting on metal brake pipes
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Centre Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
metal brake pipes starting to corrode
power steering pipe on steering box damp
surface corrosion starting on various suspension components
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
metal brake pipes starting to corrode
power steering pipe on steering box damp
surface corrosion starting on various suspension components
front axle outer seals leaking
power steering resevoir damp
surface corrosion starting on various chassis members and suspension components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
surface corrosion starting on various chassis and suspension components
general corrosion under vehicle
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
general corrosion under vehicle
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front axle swivel joints leaking oil
surface corosion under vehicle
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L398 OHP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 L398 OHP, 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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L398 OHP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.
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