MOT Status
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150,712 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both rear shock absorber casings corroded
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust corroded at joints
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Chassis corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Chassis corroded
Judder coming from front at above 60mph.
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play
All coil springs corroded.
Both front brake discs corroded inner edge.
Both rear brake discs corroded.
oil leak from gear box area.
oil leak from sump area.
oil leak from transfer box area.
power steering box weaping oil.
All 4 coil springs corroded
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipes covered in underseal.
Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
OIL leak from sump area.
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Transfer box has a oil leak.
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipes covered in underseal.
Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
OIL leak from sump area.
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Transfer box has a oil leak.
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
O/S headlamp chrome damaged
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
exhaust rubber mounts cracking
leak from rear diff
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
exhaust rubber mounts cracking
leak from rear diff
both front caliper pistons corroded causing pads to wear at different rates
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
both front caliper pistons corroded causing pads to wear at different rates
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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L579 UCV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 L579 UCV, 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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L579 UCV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 1993.
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