MOT Status
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193,189 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake 16% Efficiency meets minimum requirement
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Brake performance not tested Due to condition of Front tyres, unable to carry out decelerometer brake test (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front tyres slightly perished
All tyres perishing
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Both front headlight patterns are slightly deteriorated
The front registration plate is slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
STEERING DAMPER RUBBER BUSHES WORN TO LIMIT.
WIPER RUBBERS SPLIT.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
N/S/F WHEEL BEARING QUITE NOISY.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
VEHICLE CORRODING.
VEHICLE CORRODING.
ADVANCED CORROSION AFFECTING VEHICLE STRUCTURE.
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
MISCELLANEOUS WELD REPAIRS TO FRAMEWORK.
SOME CHASSIS CORROSION.
SOME CORROSION AROUND FRONT BODY MOUNTS.
SOME WEAR FRONT KING PINS.
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
SOME CORROSION AROUND FRONT BODY MOUNTS.
SOME WEAR FRONT KING PINS.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L56 VGG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 L56 VGG, 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 L56 VGG registered?
L56 VGG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 September 1993.
Is L56 VGG safe to buy?
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