MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
246,617 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside fuel tank casing corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion under vehicle and components
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulk head (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside fuel tank casing corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
corrosion under vehicle and components
Evidence of oil on the engine, but appears not to be leaking excessively.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Number plate partially obscure by the grill. Number plate still visible.
Offside Fuel tank outer casing corroded.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake performance unable to be tested Vehicle requires a Decelerometer test. The power steering belt is in such a poor condition it could cause damage to the vehicle undertaking the test. (1.2.1 (g))
Emissions unable to be completed Unable to carry out emissions test. The power steering belt is in such a poor condition it could cause damage to the vehicle undertaking the test. (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panhard rod bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Number plate partially obscure by the grill. Number plate still visible.
Nearside Front Brake binding, unable access condition of wheel bearing
Nearside Rear Brake binding, unable access condition of wheel bearing
Offside Fuel tank outer casing corroded.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting near towbar mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front axle swivels slight oil leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Oil leak
Chassis has surface corrosion
Coil springs corroded
Front and rear discs corroded
Oil leak
Different tyre sizes between front and rear axles
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
clutch pedal antislip missing
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L436 CPR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 L436 CPR, 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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L436 CPR is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 January 1994.
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