MOT Status
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146,934 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
complete underneath of vehicle covered by underseal
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes when Nsf indicator is operated (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp left indicator works both rear (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Front Outer Passenger's seat insecure seat base not attached (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Chassis slight corrosion covered in underseal
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front axle swivel joint slight oil leak
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear seat belt receiver button sticking slightly
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Transfer box slight leak
both front indicators starting to diss-colour.
signs of corrosion o/s/f bulk head.
corrosion bulk head
corrosion bluck head
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
corrosion bluck head
ADVISE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF O/SIDE FRONT FOOTWELL AREA MARKED WITH YELLOW CHALK
Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
silght corrosion o/s/r x member
slight corrosion o/s floor
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L428 AKP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 L428 AKP, 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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L428 AKP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.
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