MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,572 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Fuel pipe leaking fuel filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated below seat mounting (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also play in balljoint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head around petal box mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm gaiter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected mounting on axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected mounting on axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front bulk head corroded
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play also slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear axle corroded also around trailing arm mountings
Offside Front A pillar corroded
Offside Rear hub damp (poss half shaft seal weeping)
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag arm ball joint cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))
all brake discs corroded slightly
both front swivel hubs damp
oil leak from sump area
Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front A pillar corroded
Offside Rear hub damp (poss half shaft seal weeping)
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drag arm ball joint cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))
all brake discs corroded slightly
both front swivel hubs damp
oil leak from sump area
Central Front Steering arm deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear /rear u/j diff end (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings nearest to steering box (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
light switch loose on mounting
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front side light dull
Offside Front swivel joint leaking slightly
light switch loose (can work ok)
rear brake discs corroded on faces
tow ball corroded
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
advise clutch not operating properly
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L52 FMS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 L52 FMS, 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 L52 FMS registered?
L52 FMS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.
Is L52 FMS safe to buy?
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