MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,848 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
rusting to chissie
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L859 APV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
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 L859 APV, 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 L859 APV registered?
L859 APV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 June 1994.
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