MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,017 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
air filter not secure
front hubs leaking
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
air filter not secure
front hubs leaking
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside rear brake mud shield loose
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front prop shaft sliding joint worn
front prop shaft sliding joint worn
front axle rear bushes are becomming un-bonded
slight fluid weep on steering box & damper
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside rear back plate loose.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Seering dampere leaking.
Steering box weeping.
Swival seals leaking, offside is contaminated with water.
headlight beam patterns deteriorating.
steering drop arm ball joint gaiter split.
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L837 OSG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 L837 OSG, 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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What year was L837 OSG registered?
L837 OSG is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 26 May 1994.
Is L837 OSG safe to buy?
The MOT history for L837 OSG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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