MOT Status
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147,784 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s/f and o/s/f (7.1.2 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plus painted rear outriggers very rusty advise repair
damp around fuel tank
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s/f and o/s/f (7.1.2 (b))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plus painted rear outriggers very rusty advise repair
damp around fuel tank
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed n/s/f and o/s/f (7.1.2 (b))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plus painted rear outriggers very rusty advise repair
bulkhead rusty
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
bulkhead rusty
repairs to chassis and painted
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plus painted (6.1.1 (d) (i))
bulkhead rusty
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plus painted (6.1.1 (d) (i))
bulkhead rusty
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plus painted (6.1.1 (d) (i))
bulkhead rusty
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plus painted (6.1.1 (d) (i))
bulkhead rusty
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front propshaft joint worn
Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front propshaft joint worn
Front Propshaft universal joint worn
Nearside Front swivel slight oil leak
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear exhaust rusty
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear exhaust rusty
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Propshaft component defective
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Propshaft component defective
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear crossmember corroding
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L656 CVH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 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 L656 CVH, 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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What year was L656 CVH registered?
L656 CVH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.
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