MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,036 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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exhaust leak
oil leak
springs corroded
suspension corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases both silencer flanges (7.1.2)
Nearside Front lower bulkhead to floor panel holed
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
rear axle bump stops missing
slight leak at both front swivel housings
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember (2.2.C.1h)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt at steering box (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front swivel housings leaking
both rear axle bump stops missing
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at both silencer flanges (7.1.2)
Nearside Front lower bulkhead to floor panel holed
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides (2.7.4)
Oil leak at engine ()
Rear axle bump stops missing
dampness around fuel tank sender
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Oil leak at engine ()
Rear axle bump stops missing
dampness around fuel tank sender
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
both front brake pipes to calipers corroded and slight pitting
damp patch at fuel outlet pipe at tank
exhaust tailpipe corroded and split
n/s swivel housing grease coated
o/s/r bump stop missing
exhaust tailpipe corroded
sl;ight corrosion on front brake pipes
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
exhaust tailpipe corroded
sl;ight corrosion on front brake pipes
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
exhaust tailpipe holed
slight corrosion on various brake pipes
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
slight wear on rear shocker top bushes
small split on rear tailpipe
n/s front swivel housing slight oil leak
slight play both rear shocker bottom bushes
Centre Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
general condition of chassis is in poor condition.
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Propshaft component defective
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L688 JSX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 L688 JSX, 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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L688 JSX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 1993.
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