MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,325 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x 2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting plate area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x 2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle around shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately split pin missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front clutch pedal box corroded
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front suspension and axles (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x 2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint on rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front suspension and axles (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion And offside rear and rear X member area within the tow hitch mountings corrosion various places (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion And offside rear and rear X member area within the tow hitch mountings corrosion various places (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Vehicle in need of a full brake service.
Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Dust cover on rear axle joint split.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
vehicle in need of a full brake service
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
vehicle in need of a full brake service
An item not tested (Manual)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear mudguard insecure
vehicle in need of a full brake service
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L863 WAF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 L863 WAF, 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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L863 WAF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 April 1994.
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