MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,237 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak on offside front water was warm but could not see where the leak originates from (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed webbing frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has minor leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
whole under body and chassis has corrosion but no holes could be made at time of test using correct method and pressure
Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front ball joints from steering box to nearside wheel both ball joints have excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind wheel at join to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded behind wheel at join to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Position lamp not working ALL position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive water leak on offside front water was warm but could not see where the leak originates from (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed webbing frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff has minor leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
whole under body and chassis has corrosion but no holes could be made at time of test using correct method and pressure
Chassis and components undersealed
Front Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Front rear brake pipes /ferrules starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side rear chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive off side rear door jams (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear brake disc scored
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded previous extensive welding repairs carried out. chassis heavily undersealed. corrosion on all brake lines/unions and ferulles. (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
dash/instrument panel loose
slight misting of fuel from around pump
slight play in steering damper bush
wipers slow
Centre Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
dash/instrument panel loose
slight misting of fuel from around pump
slight play in steering damper bush
wipers slow
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Oil leak
exhaust joint slightly loose
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
exhaust joint slightly loose
Cannot check any rear seatbelts as 2x child seats fitted.
Front number plate cracked at base, readable.
Gearbox oil leak.
O/S/R door - frame corroded.
O/S/R inner arch/step area has corrosion in one small place (10p piece size), not structural.
Underside coated in dried on mud hampering inspection.
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front fog lamps cracked ,2..
front registration plate cracked lower edge
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L704 FUD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 L704 FUD, 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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L704 FUD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 October 1993.
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