MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
254,027 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint Steering box (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
fuel tank bracket corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Diesel tank outer cover very corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering box drag linkage has slit bend on the tube
Nearside Rear Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Diesel tank outer cover very corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering box drag linkage has slit bend on the tube
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s and o/s hub seals leaking
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s and o/s hub seals leaking
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L626 NWR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 L626 NWR, 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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L626 NWR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.
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