MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,089 miAbove average mileage for this year
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advise chassis rusting and heavey undersealed
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
advise chassis rusting and heavey undersealed
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre body mounting to chassis (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s rear brake pipe not supported
slight corrosion to front axle mounts and front chassis.
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s rear brake pipe not supported
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
corrosion to chassis/rear axle tie bars/rear spring mounts/front spring mounts/body and floor sections.
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
corrosion to chassis/rear axle tie bars/rear spring mounts/front spring mounts/body and floor sections.
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front bumper corroded
underbody exesively corroded
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
front bumper corroded
underbody exesively corroded
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
repairs as fail
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Heavy rust scale on all steering & suspension parts Chassis heavy rust scale in pescribed areas
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Heavy rust scale on all steering & suspension parts Chassis heavy rust scale in pescribed areas
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L483 KVU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 L483 KVU, 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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L483 KVU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.
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