MOT Status
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162,652 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
both front hubs slight weep [oil]
chassis starting to corrode and has had major repairs and been undersealed
rear axle starting to corrode
Front BOTH FRT SWIVELS SLIGHT LEAK
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
UNDERBODY CORROSION
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm ball joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
front hub seals has slight leak
lower steering column u/j has rust coming out
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
n/s front hub seal has slight leak
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle a arm ball joint boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn axle joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
n/s front hub seal has slight leak
GENERAL CHASSIS CORROSION
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive G/BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BUSHINGS CRAKING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
oil leaks
Nearside Front hub seal has slight oil leak
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside 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))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocka mount on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside 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 hub seal has slight oil leak
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box drop arm seal (2.3.3b)
n/s front hub seal has slight leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box drop arm seal (2.3.3b)
n/s front hub seal has slight leak
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
brake efficency not very good
fuel cap cover missing
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working parking (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
brake efficency not very good
fuel cap cover missing
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust corroded and blowing
Near side front swivel housing leaking oil/grease
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Cromes leaking and rusty
Trailer 7 pin plug inscure
Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
clutch pedal rubber missing
offside rear bump stop detaching from chassis
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L888 MRS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.
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 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 L888 MRS, 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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L888 MRS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.
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