MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,231 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both nearside and offside rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Headlamp aim too low Both nearside and offside front (4.1.2 (a))
Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both nearside and offside rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x 2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust mounting defective x 1 (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Central Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint ball joint on top of axle (2.4.G.2)
central rubber exhaust mounting starting to deteriorate
chassis and rear metal brake pipes have light corrosion
Ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
General corrosion to underside, brake pipes etc
nearside front tyre starting to perish in sidewalls
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
nearside front tyre starting to perish in sidewalls
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Both front wiper blades spilt but still clear screen
Clutch pedal close to floor
Exhaust system All Rubber mountings deteriorated/cracked
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear reflector cracked
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear number plate starting to deteriorate
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Both front wiper blades spilt but still clear screen
Clutch pedal close to floor
Exhaust system All Rubber mountings deteriorated/cracked
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear reflector cracked
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear number plate starting to deteriorate
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L496 UOU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.
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 UOU, 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 UOU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 February 1994.
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