MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,760 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg welded in multiple places (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg welded in multiple places (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all over heavily undersealed
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At bulkhead. (front to rear pipe) (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body mounting corroding
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Ball joint has excessive play Pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At bulkhead. (front to rear pipe) (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body mounting corroding
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play pitman arm at steering box (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes to axle (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes to axle (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play pitman arm at steering box (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes to axle (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bushes to axle (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear 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)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Centre Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front registration plate cracked
Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front registration plate cracked
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L638 CJT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 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 L638 CJT, 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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L638 CJT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1994.
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