MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,925 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Lower Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability PANHARD ROD (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL ()
Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm joint (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
N/S mirror damaged
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
N/S mirror damaged
O/S/R bump stop missing
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
X2 body mounting bolts missing
Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS
All four tyres protruding beyond the wheel arches
Fuel tank corroded and damp
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Underside of vehicle very muddy
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Steering box oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Steering box oil leak
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L473 DDV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 L473 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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L473 DDV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 February 1994.
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