MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,580 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front tie bar rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Swivel joint slight leak
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front trailing arms, (rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Swivel joint housing, slight leak both sides
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy Both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie rod front mount on chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength tie rod front mount on chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Prop shaft securing bolt loose front prop front joint (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front tie rod rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both joints before and after the centre section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg holed x2 (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger holed front and back (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced in middle of chassis on the inside holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member where tank is mounted holed on both sides facing the front (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases on centre join (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (2X holes (6.6.6)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired both front out riggers (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
battery box has 2 holes not in prescribed area
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner sill section corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
corrosion around pedal area ,but plated on the inside
slight play in steering damper bushes
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
corrosion around pedal area ,but plated on the inside
slight play in steering damper bushes
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
steering box drop arm ball joint has slight play
slight play in all wheel bearings
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
slight play in all wheel bearings
small hole in rear crossmember
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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L817 ARY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 L817 ARY, 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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L817 ARY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 December 1993.
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