MOT Status
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91,065 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Front ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipes on radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipes on radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil cooler pipes on rad (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced tie rod mounting to axle tube (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced tie rod mounting to axle tube (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front tyre perished
steering box damp
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bushes (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rearward joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bushes (both) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rearward joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole rear of chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front hockey bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper bushes (2.7.4)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering box drop link (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion various corrosion on outriggers and chassis (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak engine ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak engine ()
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
chassis becoming poor throughout
engine oil leak
power steering box damp
tyres becoming perished
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
engine oil leak
power steering box damp
chassis becoming poor throughout
front axle mounting brackets becoming corroded
n/s/f king pin swivel damp
o/s/r hub leaking oil onto outside of brake drum
rear tyres perished(remoulds)
steering drop arm area damp
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
chassis becoming poor throughout
front axle mounting brackets becoming corroded
n/s/f king pin swivel damp
o/s/r hub leaking oil onto outside of brake drum
rear tyres perished(remoulds)
steering drop arm area damp
exhaust rear bracket broken
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front wipers blades split but clearing
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
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L498 YNX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 L498 YNX, 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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L498 YNX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1993.
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