MOT Status
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181,528 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff and transfer boxing leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear drop links and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Fuel system component leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear diff and transfer boxing leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear drop links and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged nsf ridged brake pipe touching suspension on full lock (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak corrosion and hole on down pipe (8.2.2.1 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play play in steering box drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail rear (6.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive steering resvoir (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
osf dipped beam flickers when switched on then operates correctly
osf flexi pipe makes contact with suspension
rear exhaust back box mount hanger loose to body
Both front hub seals slightly leaking grease
Nearside front brake back plate missing
Off side front brake disc back plate loose
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear brake discs corroded and worn
Some surface corrosion detected on under side of vehicle
Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old tyre (needs attention) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old tyre (needs attention) 265/75x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old tyre (needs attention) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust deteriorating in places
horn switch worn
surface corrosion underneath on some components
Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))
Hazard warning switch inoperative missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Electrical wiring inadequately secured by missing hazard switch area (4.11 (a) (i))
Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old tyre (needs attention) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old tyre (needs attention) 265/75x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing old tyre (needs attention) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area and rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust deteriorating in places
horn switch worn
surface corrosion underneath on some components
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
steering damper has slight play in bush
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
ferrule corroding offside front flex hose
front registration plate cracking
rear registration plate fading
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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L65 XAG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 L65 XAG, 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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L65 XAG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 August 1993.
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