MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
259,596 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back member offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached offside and nearside play in bushes (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
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 Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill/floor/body crossmember (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill/body crossmember (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back member offside and nearside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle A frame ball joint cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is damaged but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis front outrigger offside chassis/back member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
rear wheel bearing slight play
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bulkhead under windscreen rotted (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch footwell rotted (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded near brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.6.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
fuel light on dashboard
oil leak from engine
vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
repair carried out to brake servo mounting prescribed area covered by filler
slight leak from offside front hub seal
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight leak from offside front hub seal
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
some corrosion at o/s/f body mount.
some corrosion rear cross panel.
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
some corrosion at o/s/f body mount.
some corrosion rear cross panel.
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L871 NHP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 L871 NHP, 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 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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L871 NHP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.
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