MOT Status
ValidMileage
117,570 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside front and offside front tyres slightly cracked/perished between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside rear chassis rail to rear cross member area (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust mounting flange slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe along top of chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear mounting flange slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive pan hard rod axle mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer above rear axle slightly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Front bumper slightly damaged/corroded to both corners
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower spring cup to axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower shock absorber to axle mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower spring cup to axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Upper and lower universal joints (2.2.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel pipe leaking injector leak off (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear tyres cracking
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear tyres cracking
front propshaft u/j worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight leak from n/s/f hub seal
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight leak from n/s/f hub seal
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front propshafthas slight play in universal joint
Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front propshafthas slight play in universal joint
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight leak from both front hub seals
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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L538 ATT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 L538 ATT, 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 L538 ATT registered?
L538 ATT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 September 1993.
Is L538 ATT safe to buy?
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