MOT Status
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190,379 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
steering box damp /but not leaking at time of test
Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tow bar electrics socket damaged however still functions
front tyres 19 years old / rear tyres 20 years old
steering box damp / no leak found during test
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tow bar electrics socket damaged however still functions
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
front tyres 19 years old / rear tyres 20 years old
steering box damp / no leak found during test
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tow bar electrics socket damaged however still functions
all tyres over 10 years old
steering box damp / no leak found during test
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tow bar electrics socket damaged however still functions.
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tow bar electrics socket damaged however still functions.
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive From transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Two bar electrics wiring socket damaged however a socket can still be plugged in.
Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower jockey arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all tyres 10 years old
Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front jockey arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all tyres over 10 years old
both front hub seals leaking / past service standards / advise replacement
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive engine / gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front jockey arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all tyres over 10 years old
both front hub seals leaking / past service standards / advise replacement
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive both front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body mounting support bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive both front hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
body support bracket (nearside mid chassis) has excessive corrosion
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
body support bracket (nearside mid chassis) has excessive corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front hub oil seal weeping slightly
offside rear bump stop missing
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both front hub seals weaping slightly
nearside front step bent
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
both front hub oil seal weeping slightly
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
slight drive clonk noted on brake road test
Oil leak
Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
corrosion started on brake pipes
corrosion started on underside
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
corrosion started on brake pipes
corrosion started on underside
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L90 TYE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 L90 TYE, 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 L90 TYE registered?
L90 TYE is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 August 1993.
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