MOT Status
ValidMileage
68,115 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))
chip in screen
steering box damp
underside corrosion
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
steering box damp
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
steering box damp
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Outer Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
chip in screen
steering box damp
Outer Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
underside corrosion
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
chip in centre of screen
patchers of underside corrosion
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust system corroding
general surface corrosion through out lower parts of the vehicle and suspension components
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
front propshaft rear joint loose
nearside rear hub seal leaking
underbody corrosion
Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
all metal brake pipes corroded
rear chassis corroded
rear upper shock bushes worn
steering box area slightly damp
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust system deteriorating
general under body surface rust
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Inner Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Propshaft component defective
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L516 VEY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 L516 VEY, 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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What year was L516 VEY registered?
L516 VEY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 1993.
Is L516 VEY safe to buy?
The MOT history for L516 VEY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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