MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,611 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear out rigger corroded
Rear both rear axle bump stops missing
recommend treating under carrage
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Both front axle swivel spheres rusted
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Slight play in steering damper bush
Surface rust on all metal brake pipes
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear axle central joint on top wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fuel pipe leaking Filler neck breather pipe is split and fuel can leak from it (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen No pattern due to internal reflector fallen off (4.1.2 (a))
Both front axle swivel spheres rusted
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil pressure switch disconnected
Slight play in steering damper bush
Surface rust on all metal brake pipes
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear axle central joint on top wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel PARKING (1.1.2 (a))
Emissions not tested OIL LIGHT ON WHILST IDLING - DANGER OF ENGINE DAMAGE (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible PARTIALLY OBSCURED BY GRILLE (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury BUMPER (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety COOLANT (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive BOTH FRONT AXLE SPHERE SEALS (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Sidelight tell-tale inoperative
Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
backlash in rear axle seems excessive
radiator core damaged by corrosion and has leaked but not leaking during test
rear exhaust needs a tail pipe section
small oil leaks from nearside and offside swivel housings
coolant radiator leaking from core
nearside front axle inner swivel leaking oil
offside front axle inner swivel leaking oil
steering box seal failing / deteriorating
wiper blades poor / nearside and offside
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
coolant radiator leaking from core
nearside front axle inner swivel leaking oil
offside front axle inner swivel leaking oil
steering box seal failing / deteriorating
wiper blades poor / nearside and offside
backlash in rear axle
cooling radiater leaking
nearside front track rod end needs renewing
nearside rear tyre worn to3mm
oil leak from front swivels
slight oil misting from oil seal on steering box
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
backlash in rear axle
cooling radiater leaking
nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm
oil leak from front swivels
slight oil misting from steering box seal and needs attention
coolant fan shroud missing
nearside trailing arm bush deteriorating [front bush]
nearside wiper blade split on ends
offside rear brake needs adjustment
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
coolant fan shroud missing
nearside trailing arm bush deteriorating [front bush]
nearside wiper blade split on ends
offside rear brake needs adjustment
nearside front suspension bushes deteriorating
offside front suspension bushes deteriorating
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear exhaust not standard fitment
slight leak from power steering box
nearside front tyre worn low
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
nearside front tyre worn low
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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L943 YDG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 L943 YDG, 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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L943 YDG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 November 1993.
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