MOT Status
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203,160 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear brake backing plates corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear brake backing plates corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear brake backing plates corroded
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both rear brake backing plates corroded
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Nearside front dust covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Nearside front dust covers (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hazard lamp tell-tale not working
Nearside Front Passenger foot well/floor very corroded
Offside Front Drivers foot well/floor corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Hazard lamp tell-tale not working
Nearside Front Passenger foot well/floor very corroded
Offside Front Drivers foot well/floor corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
All bump stops missing
N/S and O/S rear brake disc shields corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Bolts loose (5.1.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
All bump stops missing
N/S and O/S rear brake disc shields corroded
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reverse light not working
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Reverse light not working
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear cross member showing signs of heavy rusting
some damage to front number plate
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear cross member showing signs of heavy rusting
some damage to front number plate
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front number plate cracked
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L44 TNK is a 1998 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1998 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 110,057 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 L44 TNK, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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L44 TNK is a 1998 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1998.
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