MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
240,453 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel system component leaking diesel pump underside ? (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box. (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead at floor (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt buckle missing both (7.1.2 (d))
Rear Seat belt missing lap belt (7.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play both (2.2.2 (c))
Steering locking device ineffective steering box tab washers (2.1.3 (d))
Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced several bolts missing / insecure both sides. (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported valve to bulkhead (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
Rear suspension bump stops missing
Oil leak ()
weld repairs to chassis
oil leak
welding repairs to chassis
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
oil leaks
both front tyres perishing
n/s/f tyre worn low
zero smoke
both front tyres perishing
rear pads low
slight play o/s/f wheel bearing
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
engine oil leaks
rear brake pipes surface rusted undersealed
trailer socket not working
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
engine oil leaks
rear brake pipes surface rusted undersealed
trailer socket not working
Oil leak
front/rear tyres scuffing on sidewalls
welding repairs carried out to underside of vehicle
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
front and rear tyres perishing
offside rear bump stop missing
slight play nearside wiper arm
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS
corrosion in front to rear brake pipe rear section req's attention.
front & rear tyres cracked & perished.
general corrosion in rear chaasis areas req's attention.
n/s/f wiper arm loose req's attention.
o/s/r suspension bump stop rubber missing.
oil leaks around bottom of engine 7 gear box areas.
bad oil leaks around bottom of engine & gear box areas.
corrosion in rear brake pipes soon req's attention.
damp around steering box area.
front wiper washer jet aims req's attention.
n/s/r door not opening.
rear number plate light dim.
bad oil leaks aound bottom of engine & gear box areas.
corrosion in rear brake pipes soon req's attention.
damp around steering box area.
front wiper washer jet aims req's attention.
n/s/r door not opening.
rear number plate light dim.
bad oil leaks around bottom of engine & gear box areas
corrosion in n/s & o/s/r /centre chassis outer rigers.
corrosion in rear chassis crossmenber.
front wipers arms loose req's attention.
slight movement in o/s/f hub.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
bad oil leaks around bottom of engine & gear box areas
corrosion in n/s & o/s/r chassis out rigers.
corrosion in rear chassis crossmenber.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
dampness around steering box
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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L491 NHP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 NHP, 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 NHP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 September 1993.
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