MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,583 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear 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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Ball joint slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Propshaft component defective
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
vehicle chassis is in an advanced state of corrosion
Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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L916 XSJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 L916 XSJ, 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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What year was L916 XSJ registered?
L916 XSJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 1994.
Is L916 XSJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for L916 XSJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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