MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,657 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front of front. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front of front. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s/f out rigger corroded
oil leaks from diffs and gearbox
slight leak from steering box
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
all tyres cracking in treads
o/s/f out rigger corroded
oil leaks from diffs and gearbox
slight leak from steering box
diesel tank stained
Brake pad(s) insecure offside front brake pad pin missing (3.5.1g)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play nearside front (2.2.B.1f)
Steering box insecure locking device missing (2.2.B.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering column joints (2.2.A.1a)
diesel tank stained
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
imbalance to rear service brakes
play in rear wishbone to axle ball joint
rear crossmember corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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L773 GAW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 L773 GAW, 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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L773 GAW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1993.
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