MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,554 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear bump stops missing
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear chassis corroded
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
front trailing arms slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end excessively corroded and unserviceable nut (2.2.C.1d)
front trailing arms slightly corroded
Offside front hub weeping oil
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front hub weeping oil
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.3.3b)
Corrosion to offside shock mounting tower.
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer top cross member (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (3.6.C.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS
Steering retaining device insecure Steering shaft to steering box coupling (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS
Oil leaks from oil pressure switch and gearbox
corrosion to offside shock mounting tower
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise oil pressure switch leaking
advise rear crossmember covered unable to inspect fully
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
advise oil pressure switch leaking
advise rear crossmember covered unable to inspect fully
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
adv alternator belt loose
unable to carry out full inspection of rear cross member due to aluminum covering
Centre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
adv alternator belt loose
unable to carry out full inspection of rear cross member due to aluminum covering
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
both steering swivel slightly leaking on front axels
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
corrosion rear crossmember
front pads low
rear axle corroded
rear wiper split
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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L441 VSM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 L441 VSM, 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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L441 VSM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1993.
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