MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
14,723 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door frame broken (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement hockey stick bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside wiper blade rubber torn
nearside wiper blade rubber torn
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
nearside wiper blade rubber torn
offside wiper blade rubber torn
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L628 WEW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 L628 WEW, 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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L628 WEW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.
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