MOT Status
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189,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
chassis condition
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play bouth sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play bouth sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Propshaft component defective
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
slight movement on hand brake back plate
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Propshaft component defective
steering damper has slight play in the rubber bush
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
oil leak
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
brake pipes starting too rust
oil leak
steering box damp
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L422 CAD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 L422 CAD, 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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L422 CAD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 May 1994.
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