MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,481 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule above axel (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all tyres on truck (5.2.3 (f))
Front Tyre has had the tread recut both front (5.2.3 (g))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Rear Tyre has had the tread recut both rear (5.2.3 (g))
Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule above axel (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all tyres on truck (5.2.3 (f))
exhaust hitting body
under truck muddy
Nearside Front back plate fouling wheel
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak ()
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
bulk head slightly corroded
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play x2 (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front back plate fouling wheel
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
bulk head slightly corroded
all under body and brake pipes have been waxoyled
lower windscreen panel slightly rotten
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
all under body and brake pipes have been waxoyled
lower windscreen panel slightly rotten
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rhf driveflange loose
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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L527 PYD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 L527 PYD, 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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L527 PYD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 April 1994.
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