MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
209,864 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in front of axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Main beam tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Seat belt of the wrong type (7.1.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Speedometer not fitted (7.8 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper missing both (3.4 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in front of axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering damper mount (2.2.C.1h)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Central Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis inside wheel arch and front crossmember (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (3.6.C.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded C pillar and rear panel (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.6.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering box insecure arm on box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
Areas of corrosion to underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front tyre slightly cracked.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering box arm (2.2.B.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front tyre slightly cracked.
General corrosion to underside of vehicle.
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.
Offside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge.
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
parking brake efficiency only just adequate
play in off side and near side rear wheel bearings
power steering box leaking slightly
rear fog lamp only lighting on 2 l e d`s
some play in steering box drop arm joint
vertical play in off side front wheel bearing
1 handbrake travel high just meets requirement.oil pressure switch leaking.n/s/r half shaft oil seal leakin.transfer box rear oil seal weaping
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Both nearside track rod end's dust cover split.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear axle oil seal slight leak.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front brake pads VERY low
front discs worn
ns track rod end boot split
oil leaks
play in ns draglink
screen chipped
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
engine oil leak
front brake discs worn and corroded
front brake pads very low
ns track rod end rubber split
screen chipped
washer switch broken
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside front swivel leaking
offside rear upper side light inop
oil leak from transfer box
rear seat base missing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
n/s/r tyre on limit
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L874 NHP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 L874 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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L874 NHP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.
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