MOT Status
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181,313 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
nearside front and rear brake disc slightly oil contaminated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock Absorber bush worn
Nearside Rear Slight oil leak onto brake disc from oil seal on axle
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated axle leaking (1.1.13 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working when side lights are on (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front slight leak from hub seal
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Fuel pipe union leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative does not operate the offside of vehicle (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by manifold (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front hub seal leaking
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Steering arm joint (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play Drop link ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Child seat fitted to seat unable to make full inspection of seat belt
Nearside Rear Oil seal leaking
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Child seat fitted to seat unable to make full inspection of seat belt
Nearside Rear Oil seal leaking
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Slight oil leak on nearside front hub
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil Lerak at nearside front and offside rear hub seal
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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L74 XAD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 L74 XAD, 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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L74 XAD is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 1993.
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