MOT Status
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126,651 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Coil spring corroded all x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside front floor deteriorated
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside front floor deteriorated
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir hoses (2.1.5 (a))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside front floor deteriorated
Coil spring corroded all x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside front floor deteriorated
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 to hose and from hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir hoses (2.1.5 (a))
Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box, rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Bulkhead outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Bulkhead outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box, rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear hub seal leaking
Offside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front floor corroded
Offside Front floor corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear reg plate is deteriorated (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear reg plate is deteriorated (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tyre perishing
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both rear tyres perishing
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front tyre perishing
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
both rear tyres perishing
Rear cross member slightly corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyres inner walls slightly perished
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyres inner walls slightly perished
both front tyre walls starting to crack
horn tone slightly weak
small cut in offside front inner tyre wall
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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L434 VAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Gold with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 L434 VAC, 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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L434 VAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 1993.
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