MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,009 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s+o/s (8.2.2)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s+o/s (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s+o/s (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s+o/s anti roll bar mtg areas of chassis (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering n/s+o/s in front of axle (6.1.A.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s+o/s suspension arm mtgs to chassis aeras (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting n/s+o/s ccassis legs and rear cross member areas (6.6.6) DANGEROUS
Front n/s+o/s axle swivel seals leaking
Nearside Front bulkhead area repaired with glass fibre
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front door frame corroded
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion generally and cross member and body mtg areas (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L871 WDE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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 L871 WDE, 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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What year was L871 WDE registered?
L871 WDE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 November 1993.
Is L871 WDE safe to buy?
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