MOT Status
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111,034 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body crossmember, under middle row of seats (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Footwell corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (chassis) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (chassis) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded damper mounting (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear corrosion
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower bulkhead to floor pan corroded
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower bulkhead to floor pan corroded
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
All steps sized in down position
Both rear trailing arm/chasse bush small play starting
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust box missing (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chasse leg /steering box mounting holed (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Panard rod mounting bracket/chasse leg holed (2.4.A.3)
All steps sized in down position
Both rear trailing arm/chasse bush small play starting
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings middle below a, pillar (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box missing (7.1.2)
Oil leak
n/s/r tyre 3mm
Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
n/s/r tyre 3mm
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
brake pedal slightly spongy
front shock absorbers leaking oil slightly
slight underbody corrosion
vehicle body slightly corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fuel tank is damp around tank unit and outlet area.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
offside rear outrigger in front of wheel is slightley corroded
rear diff pinion seal leaking
transfer box seal leaking
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear diff pinion seal leaking
transfer box seal leaking
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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L944 YDG 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 L944 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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L944 YDG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 November 1993.
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