MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,607 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
CHASSIS GENERAL CORROSION
OIL LEAK ENGINE AREA
UNDERSIDE CORRODED
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced NEAR FUEL TANK (6.1.1 (c) (i))
CHASSIS GENERAL CORROSION
OIL LEAK ENGINE AREA
UNDERSIDE CORRODED
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis behind wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
various corrosion underneath vehicle
Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s and n/s out riggers (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
various corrosion underneath vehicle
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near front footwell area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near body mount middle o/s/r (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) drop arm balljoint (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake master cylinder leaking wet around master cylinder (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
damage to windscreen
underbody corrosion
Both sides front radius arm bushes worn
Corrosion under body and suspension
Nearside drag arm ball joint has a slight play
Nearside front swivel seal leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover cracked
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside front marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Offside front marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Both sides front radius arm bushes worn
Coolant leak ()
Corrosion under body and suspension
Front swivel seal leaking
Nearside drag arm ball joint has a slight play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover cracked
Both sides rear suspension control arm bushes perished
Corrosion under body and suspension
Front swivel hub seal leaking
Offside rear bump stop missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear diff leaking
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Nearside front chassis by trailing arm bush mounting marked in yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Both sides rear suspension control arm bushes perished
Corrosion under body and suspension
Front swivel hub seal leaking
Offside rear bump stop missing
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear diff leaking
Both sides front hub leaking
Corrosion under body and suspension
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear diff leaking
Steering damper bush perished and play
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint dust cover insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Both sides front hub leaking
Corrosion under body and suspension
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear diff leaking
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering damper bush perished and play
Corrosion under body
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)
Steering damper bush perished and slightly play
Steering drop arm ball joint slightly play
N/S/R WHEEL BEARING PLAY
Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER FLOOR IN DOOR SHUT CORRODED AND HOLED (5.2.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CHASSIS OUTRIGGER (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER FLOOR IN DOOR SHUT CORRODED AND HOLED (5.2.6)
Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
N/S/R WHEEL BEARING PLAY
n/s front track rod very slight play
rubber boot on drop arm joint a little loose
slight leak from steering box
slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing
slight play in o/s/r drop link
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
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L835 EPF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.
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 L835 EPF, 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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L835 EPF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 March 1994.
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