MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,494 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L424 SES is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 L424 SES, 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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What year was L424 SES registered?
L424 SES is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 November 1993.
Is L424 SES safe to buy?
The MOT history for L424 SES shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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