MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
206,070 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Underside corroded
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Underside corroded
Centre section of exhaust slight blow
Nearside Front Aftermarket daytime running light not working.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Door handle damaged but at time of test still functioned as it should.
Offside Front Back plate bottom bracket broken away.
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Around outrigger (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Suspension bump stops deteriorated
Rear seats removed at time of test.
Spare wheel secured with one wheel nut
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre section of exhaust slight blow
Nearside Front Aftermarket daytime running light not working.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Door handle damaged but at time of test still functioned as it should.
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Back plate bottom bracket broken away.
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Around outrigger (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Suspension bump stops deteriorated
Rear seats removed at time of test.
Spare wheel secured with one wheel nut
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake performance not tested Due to o/s/f wheel bearing (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole in tail pipe. (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear tail pipe bracket (7.1.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure Mounted using a cable tie. (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Central of chassis has two corrosion holes. (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure Mounted using a cable tie. (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings A frame mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Around anti roll bar linkage mounting. (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Side repeater incorrect colour Showing white. (1.4.A.2f)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings corrosion hole around outrigger and chassis (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Aftermarket daytime running light missing.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Door handle damaged but at time of test still functioned as it should.
Rear suspension bump stops missing.
Spare wheel secured with one wheel nut
oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
rear seats and seat belts are removed at time of test
rear sections of chassis are corroding
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
rear sections of chassis are corroded
rera seats and seat belts are removed at time of test
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front 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)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
all rear seats and seat belts have been removed
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front 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)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
clutch pedel rubber missing
o/s side repetor lens missing
track rod arm bent
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
clutch pedel rubber missing
o/s side repetor lens missing
track rod arm bent
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
drop arm joint gaiter is insecure
n/s/r door won,t open
n/s/r seat and seat belt not fitted at time of test
rear suspension bump stops are missing
drop arm joint gaiter is insecure
n/s/r door won,t open
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s/r seat and seat belt not fitted at time of test
rear suspension bump stops are missing
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
rear suspension bump stops missing
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Oil leak
front and rear diffs leaking
front swivel seals leaking
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L657 TTL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 TTL, 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 TTL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 November 1993.
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