MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,999 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced prescribed area under seat mount has corroded to hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear on chassis rail corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear chassis rail corroded to hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury rear cross member corroded several places to holes (6.2.1 (a) (i))
drivers floor showing corrosion
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis in 2 places (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor/footwell (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger[3 parts] (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front diff input seal leaking
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm to chassis (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion At bump stop mounting ( bump stop missing ) (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Swivel housing pitted and leaking
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm to chassis (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Ar rear out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering component deformed but serviceable Drag link slightly bent (2.2.C.1d)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint A Frame (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Arm to axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Arm to axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Front diff input seal leaking
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm to chassis (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion At bump stop mounting ( bump stop missing ) (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Swivel housing pitted and leaking
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm to chassis (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Ar rear out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint A Frame (2.4.G.2)
Front diff input seal leaking
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm to chassis bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion At bump stop mounting. ( Bump stop missing) (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Swivel leaking
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm to chassis bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint A frame ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/75R16 (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Bulkhead outrigger (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/75R16 (4.1.D.1a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front diff input seal leaking
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm to chassis bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion At bump stop mounting. ( Bump stop missing) (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Swivel leaking
Offside Front Tyre cracking inbetween tread blocks
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Arm to chassis bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint A frame ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Tyre Cracking.
Offside Front Tyre Cracking.
Offside Rear Tyre Cracking.
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
bonnet stay broken...
general under body corrosion...
long hand brake lever travel...
play at o/s/f front tack rod end , advise replacement...
washwe aims poor..
wipers smear...
tractor housings damp
play in front hubs
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L480 NJO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 L480 NJO, 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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L480 NJO is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 March 1994.
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