MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,788 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Various (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyres heavy cracking
Various wielding repairs been carryed out.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Tie bar (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Shock mounting area very rusty
Oil leak
Rear member very rusty.
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger various (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Various (6.6.6)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Centre (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger various (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis various (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Various (6.6.6)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Member Inner (6.6.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended Tie bar (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Shock mounting area very rusty
Oil leak
Rear member very rusty.
Front hub seals damp.
Oil leak
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front hub seals damp.
Oil leak
Straw in rear prop.
advise oil leak from front hub seals
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
advise oil leak from front hub seals
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
N/s/f bumper taped.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
o/s/r lower bracket rusty.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
o/s/r lower bracket rusty.
corrosion to offside rear shock absorber lower bracket
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
corrosion to offside rear shock absorber lower bracket
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
some play in steering box drop arm joint
steering box drop arm gaiter not fitted to joint housing
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
slight wear o/s wiper blade
nsf hub seal weeping slightly
nsr tyre on legal limit
osf and nsf trailing arm axle mounting bushs deteriorating
rear brake pipes slightly corroded
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L471 DDV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 L471 DDV, 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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L471 DDV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 February 1994.
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