MOT Status
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241,140 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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advise disks marked throw standing
advise j stick bushes worn
advise pads low
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
advise disks marked throw standing
advise j stick bushes worn
advise pads low
advise been standing rec new disks paint chasie
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chasie both osr nsr outer end chasie holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
advise been standing rec new disks paint chasie
advise been standing heavley undersealed slight play in track rod ends rear ov axel
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
advise been standing heavley undersealed slight play in track rod ends rear ov axel
advise front number plate
advise undersealed
advise disks pads front rearea slight play front hubs front pads low rec paint chasie
advise play wheel bearings
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis front+ rear areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS AT REAR AND MID SECTIONS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel BOTH REAR WHEELS LOW BRAKING EFFORT RECORDED (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis front+ rear areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
all plates welded to chassis ok
all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion
brake pipes showing signs of light corrosion
slight play in steering
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (yellow marked) (6.1.B.2)
all plates welded to chassis ok
all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion
brake pipes showing signs of light corrosion
slight play in steering
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
O/S seat belt stiching slightly frayed All tyres slight perishing.
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L529 HUD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 HUD, 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 L529 HUD registered?
L529 HUD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 December 1993.
Is L529 HUD safe to buy?
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