MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
248,113 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
drivers seat base damaged/metal frame work exposed!!!!!!
drop arm ball joint has slight wear
steering box leakling
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
drivers seat base damaged/metal frame work exposed!!!!!!
drop arm ball joint has slight wear
steering box leakling
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
drivers door catch needs adjusting
rear propshaft spline cupling worn
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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L447 GKM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 L447 GKM, 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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L447 GKM is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 July 1994.
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