MOT Status
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120,007 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front n/s and o/s front floors heavily corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm rear bush worn=replacement advised (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear tyre 23 yrs old/low tread
Rear prop shaft front mount 1x bolt loose
Rear slight play in shock bushes
oil leaks
Offside Rear tyre over 10yrs old
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
oil leaks
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm(axle end) very slight wear in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear hub damp
back box rubber missing
front prop ==front joint worn
slight leak from both front hubs
slight leak from both front hubs
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm(axle end) very slight wear in bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear hub damp
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
back box rubber missing
front prop ==front joint worn
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
both front swivle seals leaking
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
clutch pedal wet
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
clutch pedal wet
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front hubs oily
oil leaks from engine area
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a-frame (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Front hubs oily
Rear back box supported with cable tie
oil leaks from engine area
Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out riggers (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan area (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out riggers (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in various areas (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings in various areas (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cros member to both rear chassis legs in various areas (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
this vehicle is dangerous to drive.
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L406 DTA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 L406 DTA, 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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What year was L406 DTA registered?
L406 DTA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 March 1994.
Is L406 DTA safe to buy?
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