MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,955 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Hub seal slight mist
Offside Front Hub seal slight mist
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front tyre perished
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Front tyre perished
Offside Rear tyre perished
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside Front tyre perished
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Front tyre perished
Offside Rear tyre perished
Oil leak ()
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front drivers seat set in a fixed position
Stop lamp slightly discoloured offside and nearside (1.2.1e)
nearside rear bump stop missing
oil leaks
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front drivers seat set in a fixed position
Stop lamp slightly discoloured offside and nearside (1.2.1e)
nearside rear bump stop missing
oil leaks
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside door mirror cracked
Offside wiper blade starting to split
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside door mirror cracked
Offside wiper blade starting to split
drivers side wiper blade split, passenger door mirror glass broken.
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
drivers side wiper blade split, passenger door mirror glass broken.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cut in n/side front tyre side wall
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
corrosion started on brake pipes
corrosion started on underside
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
corrosion started on brake pipes
corrosion started on underside
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L657 AFX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 L657 AFX, 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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L657 AFX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.
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