MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,474 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
corrosion to the underside/chassis of the vehicle.steering box has slight fluid weep
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
corrosion to the underside/chassis of the vehicle.steering box has slight fluid weep
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
rear number plate cracked/fading.rear tyres starting to crack.wear in front offside trailing arm bush.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
rear number plate cracked/fading.rear tyres starting to crack.wear in front offside trailing arm bush.
for advisory notes see test number 283327857430
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
THIS VEHICLE REQUIRES UNDER BODY STEAM CLEAN FOR NEXT MOT †rear tyres starting to crack
corrosion to all brake pipes †rear number plate cracked
fluid around steering box †corrosion to rear chassis †slight wear in rear shock absorber top bush
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
corrosion starting to brake pipes †corrosion to chassis/suspension of the vehicle
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L778 GAW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 L778 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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L778 GAW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 August 1993.
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