MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,727 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure cross member holed and corroded (6.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint boot insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Fuel tank insecure support tube holed and corrode (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
brake warning light on ?
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened to axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened to axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
brake warning light on ?
slight play in rear prop uj
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn horse shoe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn horse shoe bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet (3.5 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative faulty (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
slight play in rear prop uj
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
steering belt loose and cracked
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush hose shoe bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush horse shoe bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
steering belt loose and cracked
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement damaged (6.3.4g)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front arm (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced front arm (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chasiss (6.6.6)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting O/S & N/S (6.6.6)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH!! (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
Rear Torque/reaction 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)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
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L61 XDE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.
Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 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 L61 XDE, 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 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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L61 XDE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 January 1994.
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