MOT Status
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151,306 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front swivel hub slightly leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Reverse light not working
Sound deadening material not fully secure Bonnet liner worn (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward most (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
Reverse light not working
Sound deadening material not fully secure Bonnet liner worn (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radial arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside dirty
Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radial arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside dirty
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
underside dirty
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
underside dirty
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox,transfer box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
handbrake efficiency only just met requirements
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
underside damaged
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Metal brake pipe contacting spring on full lock
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Metal brake pipe contacting spring on full lock
Nearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside rear diff seal, nearside front diff seal, rear diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Axle insecure such that stability is impaired ball joint (5.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear diff arm ball joint dust cover damaged
underside dirty
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front hub damp
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear diff arm ball joint dust cover damaged
underside dirty
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front indicator cover missing
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
underside dirty
Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Central brake drum insecure handbrake (3.5.1i)
Headlamp switch faulty main beam (1.7.1)
Headlamp switch faulty main beam (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front indicator cover missing
rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
underside dirty
Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear bump stop missing
nearside rear tyre wearing on the iner edge
offside front bump stop missing
Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Inner Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside front and nearside rear bump stops missing
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Outer Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Inner Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside front and nearside rear bump stops missing
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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L818 YNL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 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 L818 YNL, 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 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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L818 YNL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 April 1994.
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