MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,594 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
n/s/r tyre getting down to limits
o/s/f brake pads getting down to limits
rear no plate showing signs of cracking
ssteering box belt slightly loose
steering box showing signs of leak starting
steering shock absorber showing signs of wear in bushes
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L542 YNX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 L542 YNX, 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 L542 YNX registered?
L542 YNX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.
Is L542 YNX safe to buy?
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