MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,046 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering arm drop arm ,dust bot on joint split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front blades torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Jet inoperative (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front coil spring incorrectly seated
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Steering locking device ineffective Front securing pin and nut insecure on drop arm steering joint (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Front door bottom corroded.
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front door bottom corroded.
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Chassis in a generally corroded condition
Nearside Body or chassis has corrosion, affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings
Offside Body or chassis has corrosion, affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Vehicle structure (cross member) corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake recording little or no effort nearside and offside rear (3.7.B.5a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
offside steering damper bush deteriorated
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
chassis corroded
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
chassis corroded
Offside front lower bulkhead/footwell corroded
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
offside front lower bulkhead/footwell corroded
offside step insecure
Front bumper deteriorated/corroded
Offside front lower bulkhead/footwell in poor condition, corroded and holed
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
front bumper deteriorated/corroded
offside front lower bulkhead/footwell in poor condition, corroded and holed
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
offside front lower bulkhead/footwell in poor condition, corroded and holed
Bonnet underside in poor condition around safety catch
offside front floor/footwell in poor condition/corroded/holed
windscreen wipers deteriorated
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
bonnet underside in poor condition around safety catch
offside front floor/footwell in poor condition,corroded/holed
windscreen wipers deteriorated
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nearside front tyre deteriorated/perished
nearside rear tyre deteriorated/perished
offside front (floor) Body has slight corrosion
vehicle underside generally corroded
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
nearside front tyre condition slightly deteriorated/cracking
nearside rear tyre condition slightly deteriorated/cracking
vehicle underside generally corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Front offside tyre cracking on outer sidewall
Steering damper bush worn
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Front offside tyre cracking on outer sidewall
Steering damper bush worn
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
play in steering damper bush
rear crossmember corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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L679 MMY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.
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 L679 MMY, 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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L679 MMY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 July 1994.
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