MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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brake pipes corrosion
underside corrosion
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis Outrigger / body mount holed (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis holed & corroded within 30cm of steering damper mount (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Chassis Outrigger / body mount holed (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded seat base/arch area holed within 30 cms of seat belt mount (5.2.6)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
All metal brake pipes starting to corrode
All steering & suspension shows general age related wear & corrosion
Both sides front hubs damp
Chassis corroded
Play in nearside front wheel bearing
Play in nearside rear wheel bearing
Play in steering box
Underbody corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake pipes corrosion
number plates
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
nearside front chassie slight rust
number plates getting worn
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
exhaust
offside front seat belt
rear number plate
ADVISE NOTES AS PER ORIGINAL TEST !!!!!!!!
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/f hub seal slight leak
o/s/r brake back plate wet
o/s/r bump stop missing
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L531 NWW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
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 L531 NWW, 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 L531 NWW registered?
L531 NWW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 November 1993.
Is L531 NWW safe to buy?
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