MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
317,707 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pivot excessively corroded brake pedal mounting by bulk head (1.1.15 (b))
Central Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Power steering inoperative very tight (2.1.5 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all floor pans (7.1.1 (a) (i))
bulkhead corroded in several areas
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded above pedal box (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded pillar (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all floor pans (7.1.1 (a) (i))
bulkhead corroded in several areas
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on lower bulk head (1.1.11 (c))
o/s/f axel corroded
rear chassis corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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L866 WJC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 L866 WJC, 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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L866 WJC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 1994.
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