MOT Status
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136,024 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
fuel tank support tube becoming weak and corroded
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front track rod end (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength around spring area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
fuel tank support tube becoming weak and corroded
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm Movement on splines (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing
Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) arm worn or loose from steering box (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by bump stop (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
front cross member corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocker mount on axle (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure mounting point corroded on axle (2.7.2b)
front cross member corroded
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)
nearside front tyre valve slightly mis aligned
offside front floor corroding
rear propshaft rear u.j worn
towbar electrics socket corroding
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering box (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.A.1)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)
nearside front tyre valve slightly mis aligned
offside front floor corroding
rear propshaft rear u.j worn
towbar electrics socket corroding
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front propshaft rear uj worn
rear crossmember corroding
Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
fuel filler neck loose,clip broken
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear tyres starting to perish
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear tyres starting to perish
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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L525 MEP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 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 L525 MEP, 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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L525 MEP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 January 1994.
Is L525 MEP safe to buy?
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