MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,340 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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))
both nearside hub oil seals starting to leak oil
metal brake pipe going to nearside front calliper starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (various places) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
metal brake pipe going to nearside front caliper starting to corrode
nearside front hub oil seal leaking oil
slight play in front wheel bearings
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
chassis corroding
power steering belt requires attention
rear s/absorbers deteriorating
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
chassis corroding
power steering belt requires attention
rear s/absorbers deteriorating
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
chassis corroding various areas
rear shock absorbers piston rods corroding
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
chassis corroding various areas
rear shock absorbers piston rods corroding
rear chassis corroding
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
rear chassis corroding
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
chassis areas rusty
cracks / perishing on all tyres
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
chassis areas rusty
cracks / perishing on all tyres
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
all tyres have cracking / perishing
rear crossmember corroded
both rear and n/s front tyres splitting / cracking
handbrake travel becoming long
surface rusting on rear chassis
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both rear and n/s/f tyres have small cracks-n/s/f poss near cords on inner side
handbrake becoming long
surface rusting on rear chassis areas
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L528 HFA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 L528 HFA, 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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L528 HFA is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.
Is L528 HFA safe to buy?
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