MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,219 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bottom spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central inner chassis - 3 holes (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount/fuel tank mount corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting trailing arm mount corroded(next to outrigger) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle bottom bearing - free play (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis - plate needs fully welded (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both from swivel joints have a slight leak
oil leak
steering damper bushes worn
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades split and not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Intermediate drop arm likely to become detached Ball joint on pitman/drop arm onto drag link and steering damper is badly worn with a risk of detachment (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in mud limiting inspection (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
steering damper bushes worn
Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired chassis behind bumper next to body mount (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired bulkhead holed next to body mount (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis corroded and holed behind bump stop and behind suspension arm on outer side of chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis behind trailing arm holed (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired bulkhead holed next to body mount (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in mud limiting inspection (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
steering damper bushes worn
Oil leak ()
both front door bottom edges corroded
car under side is generally covered in mud obscuring some testable items
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
both front door bottom edges corroded
car under side is generally covered in mud obscuring some testable items
Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
o/s outer door step insecure
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure and obstructing view (8.2.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
o/s outer door step insecure
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion door bottom (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door bottom (6.1.B.2)
n/s/r bump stop missing
oil leak
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion door bottom (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door bottom (6.1.B.2)
n/s/r bump stop missing
oil leak
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
n/s/r bump stop is missing
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
n/s/r bump stop is missing
nearside rear bump stop missing
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
nearside rear bump stop missing
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L908 FSE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 L908 FSE, 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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L908 FSE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 March 1994.
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