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L650 OYB

1994 Land Rover Defender

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests38 (19 pass, 19 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,081 mi
Last recorded120,081 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL650 OYB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

19 pass 19 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 120,081 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front bulkhead corroded

Offside Front outrigger holed but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Offside Front swivel housing leaking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

all suspension bushes perished

rear a frame ball joint dust cover perished

rear chassis corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2026 120,081 miles

Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front bulkhead corroded

Offside Front outrigger holed but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Offside Front swivel housing leaking

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

all suspension bushes perished

rear a frame ball joint dust cover perished

rear chassis corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2025 119,883 miles

All over chassis corrosion mainly to the rear

Both Front lower suspension arm bushes worn and perished

Both front hub seals slightly leaking

Both rear suspension arm bushes perished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front upper bulk head corroded

Minor engine oil leak

Minor leak from steering box

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wiper arm slightly worn

OSF body mount corroded but secure

Offside Front Seat base worn

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle A frame ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2025 119,883 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Both front hub seals slightly leaking

All over chassis corrosion mainly to the rear

Both Front lower suspension arm bushes worn and perished

Both rear suspension arm bushes perished

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front upper bulk head corroded

Minor engine oil leak

Minor leak from steering box

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wiper arm slightly worn

OSF body mount corroded but secure

Offside Front Seat base worn

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear axle A frame ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2024 119,750 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated "A" arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gear/transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock lower bushes worn/perished (5.3.2 (c))

Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable Track rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Upper Bulk head corroded on both o/s/& n/s

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (hockey stick arm) both front & rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock turret corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiper linkage worn

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight leak from steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (hockey stick arm) both front & rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock turret corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel tank corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive "A" arm cross member corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 119,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Out-rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Out-rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Out-rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Out-rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Out-rigger /fuel tank support tube (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated "A" arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gear/transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock lower bushes worn/perished (5.3.2 (c))

Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable Track rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Upper Bulk head corroded on both o/s/& n/s

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (hockey stick arm) both front & rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock turret corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wiper linkage worn

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight leak from steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (hockey stick arm) both front & rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock turret corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel tank corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive "A" arm cross member corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 118,500 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gear oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shocks lower bushes worn/perished (5.3.2 (c))

Front Steering component deformed but serviceable Track rod slightly bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front "hockey stick" suspension arms front & rear bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Back of shock turret corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Upper bulk head corroded

Nearside Front Wiper linkage severely worn

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight seepage from steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock turret corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Upper bulk head corroded

Offside Rear Fuel tank corroded around drain plug area

Offside Rear Fuel tank support tube corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear "A" arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive "A" arm cross member corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 118,500 miles

Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Lower bulk head area corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gear oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shocks lower bushes worn/perished (5.3.2 (c))

Front Steering component deformed but serviceable Track rod slightly bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front "hockey stick" suspension arms front & rear bushes worn/perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Back of shock turret corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Upper bulk head corroded

Nearside Front Wiper linkage severely worn

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight seepage from steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock turret corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Upper bulk head corroded

Offside Rear Fuel tank corroded around drain plug area

Offside Rear Fuel tank support tube corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear "A" arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive "A" arm cross member corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 117,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gear oil/transfer oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight seepage from steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable Track rod slightly bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front radius arms (hockey stick arms) lower front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly corroded around drain plug area

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer bulk head slightly corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wiper linkage misaligned & worn

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top shock bush slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear "A" arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear cross member for Rear "A" arm slightly corroded in corners (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 117,189 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gear oil/transfer oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Slight seepage from steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable Track rod slightly bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front radius arms (hockey stick arms) lower front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fuel tank slightly corroded around drain plug area

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer bulk head slightly corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wiper linkage misaligned & worn

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top shock bush slightly worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear "A" arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear cross member for Rear "A" arm slightly corroded in corners (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 115,925 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable Track rod bar slightly bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front "Hockey stick" arms, front bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed stiff to open (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front wiper arm misaligned

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering arm ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle "A" arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 115,924 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust box/pipe major exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Out-rigger corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure Not located in top housing (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded & holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail Rear prop rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive gear oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both front shock bushes perished (5.3.2 (c))

Front Steering linkage deformed but serviceable Track rod bar slightly bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front "Hockey stick" arms, front bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed stiff to open (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front wiper arm misaligned

Offside Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering arm ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear axle "A" arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hub bolts loose

Offside Front Hub blots loose

Pass 9 Apr 2019 112,364 miles

All four tyres are slightly cracked and perishing

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gear oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering damper bushes worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2019 112,363 miles

Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front prop rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

All four tyres are slightly cracked and perishing

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gear oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering damper bushes worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2018 109,497 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal pump (2.3.3b)

all tyres slightly perished

front propshaft rear joint play

oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2018 109,497 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal pump (2.3.3b)

all tyres slightly perished

front propshaft rear joint play

oil leak

Fail 30 Jan 2018 109,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Inner of rear bumper (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis (6.6.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting front of rear bumper (6.6.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Out-rigger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Front of rear bumper (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear chassis (6.6.6)

Front Propshaft universal joint worn Front prop rear uj ()

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Steering damper bush has slight play

Pass 30 Jan 2017 108,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Steering damper bush perished

Fail 27 Jan 2017 108,093 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil Swivel joint leaking on to brake disc (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil Swivel joint leaking on to brake disc (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' Wipers don't park in correct position (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Steering damper bush perished

Pass 22 Jan 2016 106,757 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front & rear tyre slightly perished

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear service brake efficiency only just met 54%

Fail 20 Jan 2016 106,757 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play at drop arm (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Steering pivot point has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front & rear tyre slightly perished

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear service brake efficiency only just met 54%

Pass 1 Apr 2015 105,351 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 105,351 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 105,351 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 105,027 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

offside front tyre slightly perished

slightl play in steering drop arm joint also rubber boot deteriorating

steering damper bush slightly worn

under vehicle rusty in places

Fail 9 Sep 2013 105,027 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

fan belt missing

offside front tyre slightly perished

slightl play in steering drop arm joint also rubber boot deteriorating

steering damper bush slightly worn

under vehicle rusty in places

Pass 30 Aug 2012 104,365 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

alternator and water pump fan belt derteriorated and come off

dampness around front hubs

slight play in steering damper bush

under vehicle rusty in places

Fail 20 Aug 2012 104,635 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

alternator and water pump fan belt derteriorated and come off

dampness around front hubs

slight play in steering damper bush

under vehicle rusty in places

Pass 5 Apr 2011 103,712 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rusty in places

Fail 22 Mar 2011 103,712 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rusty in places

Pass 9 Apr 2010 102,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear chassis surface rust

slight wear steering drop arm ball joint

Fail 6 Apr 2010 102,775 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear chassis surface rust

slight wear steering drop arm ball joint

Pass 1 Apr 2009 101,972 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

dampness around front hubs

slight play in steering damper bush

Fail 30 Mar 2009 101,972 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

dampness around front hubs

slight play in steering damper bush

Pass 1 Apr 2008 101,376 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rusty in places

slight dampness around front hubs

slight play in steering drop arm joint

Fail 31 Mar 2008 101,376 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rusty in places

slight dampness around front hubs

slight play in steering drop arm joint

Pass 12 Feb 2007 100,077 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Slight play in steering damper bush

slight dampness around front hubs

Pass 20 Feb 2006 95,065 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

n/s/r indicator lense broken but not showing white light to rear

slight play in steering damper bushs

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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L650 OYB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L650 OYB, 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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L650 OYB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 January 1994.

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