MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222,516 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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exhaust has slight leak
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 'B' post to cill section not properly attached/plated (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 'B' bost bottom damaged from repair (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings pedal box above clutch pedal (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded box section cross member (5.2.6)
Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 'B' post to cill section not properly attached/plated (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bottom of 'B' post damaged from repair (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis in front of front wheel (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger front face (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded box section cross member (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired bolt missing (5.2.6)
clutch pedal sticking down
battery light on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door step jammed oped (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door step jammed open (6.1.C.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component 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 (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight oil leak from steering box, ok at test.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front tyres wearing on inner edge close to legal limit.
several chassis sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at time of test.
welding repairs to n/s front outrigger have been under-sealed, efficient at time of test.
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
several chassis sections 1st stages of corrosion, efficient at time of test.
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
axle mounting ball joint has slight play, efficient at test.
rear lower shock mountings have slight play, efficient at test.
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L496 GYN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 L496 GYN, 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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L496 GYN is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1994.
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