MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,224 miAbove average mileage for this year
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chassis repairs
Nearside Front swivel pin play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
chassi corroded coverd in underseal
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
welded repairs coated
Front suspension mounts on front diff slightly corroded
Nearside Front sligh play in swivel hub
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Body not fully secure (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Central Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front slight play in swivel hub bearings
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive c bar mount on diff (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber cone (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Central Vehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front slight play in swivel hub bearings
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive c bar mount on diff (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
slight leak at offside and nearside front swivel hubs
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion front bumper (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear c bar mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear c bar mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured tie bar mount on diff (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
battery box corroded
slight leak at offside and nearside front swivel hubs
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
offside and nearside front swivel hubs leaking
slight play in nearside front swivel hub
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
offside and nearside front swivel hubs leaking
slight play in nearside front swivel hub
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
nearside front swivel hub slight movement
nearside rear chassis corroded
offside and nearside front swivel hubs leaking
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
nearside front swivel hub slight movement
nearside rear chassis corroded
offside and nearside front swivel hubs leaking
Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
offside and nearside front swivel hubs slight leak
Centre Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
offside and nearside front swivel hubs slight leak
Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
offside and nearside swivel hubs leaking oil
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
drop arm ball joint cover split
offside and nearside front swivel hubs leaking
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
nearside rear crossmember corroded
offside and nearside front swivel hubs leaking
offside and nearside rear brake discs pitted
offside and nearside rear brake discs pitted
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS
offside and nearside rear brake discs excessivly pitted
Both rear brake discs corroded on inside face
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
very slight pull to left when applying service brake
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside front door lower door hinge slightly worn
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside front door lower door hinge slightly worn
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
nearside front lower door hinge worn
offside front inner tyre wall slightly perished
offside front outrigger slightly corroded
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front wiper blade torn at ends
offside and nearside front suspension spheres leaking oil.
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L833 RSP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 L833 RSP, 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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L833 RSP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.
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