MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,280 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play a frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear A frame ball joint dust cover perished
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear crossmember holed outside prescribed areas
underside corrosion
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer chassis holed outside prescribed areas
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
underside corrosion
Nearside Front Outer chassis leg holed outside prescribed areas
Offside Front outrigger heavy corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside corrosion
Nearside Front Outer chassis leg holed outside prescribed areas
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front outrigger heavy corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
underside corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated oil (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
oil leaks
carried out vehicle inspection under wet conditions.
vehicle presented for inspection under wet conditions.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt both (5.2.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (7.1.2)
chips in screen
patches of corrosion
rear prop u/j worn
steering box damp
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe(on top of chassis member) (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 9mm crack (8.3.1a)
exhaust clamp at manifold loose
nearside wiper blade split
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe(on top of chassis member) (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' 9mm crack (8.3.1a)
exhaust clamp at manifold loose
nearside wiper blade split
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
metal brake pipes across axle insecure
metal brake pipes across axle insecure
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L492 XDG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 L492 XDG, 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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L492 XDG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 August 1993.
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