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ExpiredMileage
156,881 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hole in chassis next to bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member on rear corroded in hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front axle leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front rusty A pillar. bulkhead area
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive upper and lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to spring mount, behind brake hose mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next too trailing arm front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Body, A pillar area corroded under windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near steering damper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive upper and lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis legs and rear tow bar area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear b/pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded all 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front bulkhead corroded
Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
all brake pipes corroded
Central Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint on top of diff rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced holes marked in white on main chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front bulkhead corroded
Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
all brake pipes corroded
Slight corrosion on metal brake pipes
Various repairs noted to chassis members
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Various repairs noted to chassis members
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion on all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Extensive repairs have been carried out to vehicle chassis.
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Central Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering off side gear box cross member mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear 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
Offside Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear 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
Brake pipe slightly damaged all (1.1.11 (c))
Corrosion on chassis on various section not affecting steering or brakes at present and along rear cross member in area of tow bar
Offside Rear tyre starting to perish
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight play in front prop shaft rearward joint and general play in transmission
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering central area (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Corrosion on chassis on various section not affecting steering or brakes at present and along rear cross member in area of tow bar
Offside Rear tyre starting to perish
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight play in front prop shaft rearward joint and general play in transmission
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Corrosion on metal brake pipes
Corrosion on rear chassis members and rear cross member
Slight engine oil leaks
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Corrosion on metal brake pipes
Corrosion on rear chassis members and rear cross member
Slight engine oil leaks
brake pipes getting corroded
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Corrosion on metal brake pipes
Engine oil leaks
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded at rear
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded at rear
front wiper blades deteriorating
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
front wiper blades deteriorating
Corrosion on front bumper and push bar
Heavey corrosion on rear brake discs
Slight corrosion on metal brake pipes
Slight oil misting on steering damper
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Corrosion on front bumper and push bar
Heavey corrosion on rear brake discs
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Slight corrosion on metal brake pipes
Slight oil misting on steering damper
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Corrosion on front and rear metal brake pipes
Corrosion on rear brake discs inner faces
Slight oil missting on steering damper
Slight power steering oil loss from steering box
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Corrosion on front and rear metal brake pipes
Corrosion on rear brake discs inner faces
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear shockabsorber dust covers corroded
Slight oil missting on steering damper
Slight power steering oil loss from steering box
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
corrosion to rear x member (not within loadbearing point)
slight corrosion to o/s/f chassis outrigger
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion to rear x member (not within loadbearing point)
slight corrosion to o/s/f chassis outrigger
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
slight corrosion on rear chassis crossmember around tow bar bracket
slight oil loss from steering box
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Corrosion across rear chassis in area of tow bar mountings.Slight oil loss from power steering box area
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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L402 EPA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 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 L402 EPA, 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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L402 EPA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 May 1994.
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