MOT Status
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75,018 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle (borderline) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front floor pan holed and corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axle (borderline) (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front floor pan holed and corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
o/s/f seat belt stalk release sticking
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front radius arm bushes worn
Offside Front radius arm bushes worn
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front radius arm bushes worn
Offside Front radius arm bushes worn
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
rear axle top A frame ball joint worn
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering damper bushes slightly deteriorated but no excessive movement
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
freeplay in steering box
gemerall corrosion
vehicle has excessive wobble when driven
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
freeplay in steering box
gemerall corrosion
vehicle has excessive wobble when driven
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
slight oil leak n/s/f axle seal
Front to rear chassis,crossmembers and outriggers getting abit corroded
Fuel tank abit corroded slightly
N/S wiper arm has slight wear and movement at spindle (Arm NOT sweeping blade fully across the screen)
Rear metal b/pipes along axle abit corroded slightly
Slight corrosion at front and rear suspension and brake components
nearside wiper shaft worn
small exhaust leak at rear
Both rear tyres getting low on tread
Front chassis areas along topsides getting abit corroded
Front to rear chassis areas,crossmembers and outriggers all getting abit corroded slightly
O/S/F bulkhead area around steering box mounts and servo mounts,getting corroded abit
Slight corrosion and leak at rear exhaust tailpipe where pipe entres silencer
Slight leak at front exhaust union area
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Both rear tyres getting low on tread
Front chassis areas along topsides getting abit corroded
Front to rear chassis areas,crossmembers and outriggers all getting abit corroded slightly
O/S/F bulkhead area around steering box mounts and servo mounts,getting corroded abit
Slight corrosion and leak at rear exhaust tailpipe where pipe entres silencer
Slight leak at front exhaust union area
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
power steering pump drive belt starting to fray
slight lift in A frame ball joint
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Wear at top of rear shock absorbers.
oil leak
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L529 CEL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 L529 CEL, 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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L529 CEL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 October 1993.
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