MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,925 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
head light reflectors going off
o/s belt webbing damaged
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
head light reflectors going off
o/s belt webbing damaged
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Central Seat belt retracting mechanism defective buckle faulty (7.1.2 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around shocker top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front axle corroded both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Towbar component defective rear cross member corroded around fixing bolts (6.1.6 (a))
Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
n/s chassis corroded
o/s mounting bracket corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under sealed (1.1.11 (c))
chassis welded in lots of places
n/s front brake back plate missing
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under sealed (1.1.11 (c))
chassis welded in lots of places
n/s front brake back plate missing
pas noisey
brake pipes undersealed
lots of chassis repairs
Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2 places (2.4.A.3)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired seat base (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired seat base (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
brake pipes undersealed
front prop uj worn
lots of chassis repair
o/s step insecure
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L46 VYS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 L46 VYS, 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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What year was L46 VYS registered?
L46 VYS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 December 1993.
Is L46 VYS safe to buy?
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