MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,432 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear and offside rear tyre perished
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)
Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear axle A-bar ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
Direction indicator not working offside rear (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box above rear axle (7.1.2)
Front position lamp(s) not working nearside front (1.1.A.3b)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front chassis (2.2.C.1h)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside front chassis (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting nearside rear crossmember (6.6.6)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside rear crossmember (6.6.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake recording little or no effort nearside rear and offside rear (3.7.B.5a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside front and offside front (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear and offside rear tyre perished
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside chassis (2.4.A.3)
Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear axle A-bar ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust broken
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside rear tyre perished
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
nearside rear tyre perished
Oil leak
both front spheres leaking
nearside front wiper blade end split
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front spheres leaking
nearside front wiper blade end split
Oil leak
various areas of corrosion
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
various steering and suspension bushes.gaiters perished/cracked
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
various areas of corrosion
various steering and suspension bushes.gaiters perished/cracked
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
No lights fitted at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pipes rusty
foot wells rusty
various areas of corrosion under vehicle
various steering and suspension bushes/rubber gaiters split perished
both front hubs weeping
brake pipes slightly corroded
n/s/r tyre nailed
various bits of corrosion under truck
various steering and suspention dust covers split
various suspention bushes slightly deteriated
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front hubs weeping
brake pipes slightly corroded
n/s/r tyre nailed
various bits of corrosion under truck
various steering and suspention dust covers split
various suspention bushes slightly deteriated
indis slightly white
slight play o/s/f wheel bearing
various corrosion under car
various steering and suspention dust covers split
oil leak
various corrosion under car
various dust covers split
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
oil leak
various corrosion under car
various dust covers split
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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L42 LHK is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 L42 LHK, 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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L42 LHK is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.
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