MOT Status
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186,732 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front damage (7.1.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases very rusty (6.1.2 (a))
Seat belt slightly damaged both fronts have damage but no cuts (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front corrosion floor
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front corrosion floor
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS & OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Footwell small hole in floor
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Steering ball joint dust boot poor condition
Central Front Radiator top hose not fitted with clip/clamp
Front NS & OS Axle swivel joints leaking
Front Wipers do not park out of drivers view
Nearside Front Tyre has cuts in side wall
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Central Front Radiator top hose not fitted with clip/clamp
Front NS & OS Axle swivel joints leaking
Front Wipers do not park out of drivers view
Nearside Front Tyre has cuts in side wall
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Centre chassis rail behind (gearbox mount beam) (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Steering damper bushes worn
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Spring mounting on chassis is very corroded
Offside Front Upper Shock "top hat" is corroded
all 4 tyre valves starting to perish.
both front indicator lenses starting to diss-colour.
front brake discs worn thin and liped.
rear axle top ball joint gaitor starting to split.
rear brake discs liped and surfaces rusty.
slight split in n/s/f (front) track rod ball joint gaitor.
various brake pipes corroded.
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
various brake pipes corroded.
all 4 tyre valves starting to perish.
both front indicator lenses starting to diss-colour.
front brake discs worn thin and liped.
rear axle top ball joint gaitor starting to split.
rear brake discs liped and surfaces rusty.
slight split in n/s/f (front) track rod ball joint gaitor.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust rusty
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust rusty
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
corrosion to underside of vehicle
rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
slight play detected in all four wheel bearings
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
handbrake lever close to the end of its working travel
offside front brake pipe corroding
offside front caliper, brake pipe corroding
rear axle brake pipe corroding
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L491 BJU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 L491 BJU, 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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L491 BJU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 1993.
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