MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,763 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front wheel has slight play
Offside Front wheel has slight play
all coil springs corroded
both front seatbelts fraying
Nearside Front wheel has slight play
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front wheel has slight play
all coil springs corroded
both front seatbelts fraying
both front tractor joint have slight play
brake pedal has fairly long travel
rear exhaust rubber broken but exhaust is still supported
tow bar socket has a temporary repair
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front tractor joint have slight play
brake pedal has fairly long travel
rear exhaust rubber broken but exhaust is still supported
tow bar socket has a temporary repair
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened slighty twisted (3.6.A.3)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Brake valve pedal area (3.6.C.3)
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outriggers (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outriggers (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid on screen (blocked) (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened slighty twisted (3.6.A.3)
Excessive corrosion of nearside front floor area within 30cm of a body mounting but not seriously affecting its strength
Excessive corrosion of offside front floor area within 30cm of a body mounting but not seriously affecting its strength
Front centre seat missing at time of test
Inadequate repair of nearside chassis area within 30cm of a body mounting but not seriously affecting its strength
Inadequate repair of offside chassis area within 30cm of a body mounting but not seriously affecting its strength
Odd brake hoses fitted to front axle
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Oil leak from front hubs
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Excessive corrosion of nearside front floor area within 30cm of a body mounting but not seriously affecting its strength
Excessive corrosion of offside front floor area within 30cm of a body mounting but not seriously affecting its strength
Front centre seat missing at time of test
Inadequate repair of nearside chassis area within 30cm of a body mounting but not seriously affecting its strength
Inadequate repair of offside chassis area within 30cm of a body mounting but not seriously affecting its strength
Odd brake hoses fitted to front axle
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Oil leak from front hubs
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Propshaft component defective
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
rear brake disc inner surfaces corroded
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L462 DPL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 L462 DPL, 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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L462 DPL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1994.
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