MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
173,701 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front prop shaft rear j/j worn
Front prop shaft rear j/j worn
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear uj ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear uj ()
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside and nearside (1.1.A.3f)
exhaust corrosion
offside and nearside door check straps broken
steering damper bush worn
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear uj ()
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (3.5.1g)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn rear uj ()
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp offside and nearside (1.1.A.3f)
exhaust corrosion
offside and nearside door check straps broken
steering damper bush worn
BOTH DOOR CHECK STRAP CORRODED OFF
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Propshaft universal joint worn FRONT & REAR ()
STEERING DAMPER BUSH WORN
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush TOP BUSH (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid JET INOP (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH ON AXLE (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush TOP BUSH (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play UNDER BONNET FRONT BY STEERING BOX (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
BOTH DOOR CHECK STRAP CORRODED OFF
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Propshaft universal joint worn FRONT & REAR ()
STEERING DAMPER BUSH WORN
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
offside and nearside door check straps broken
Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
o/s rear indicator cover missing
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
o/s rear indicator cover missing
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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L945 YHR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 L945 YHR, 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 L945 YHR registered?
L945 YHR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.
Is L945 YHR safe to buy?
The MOT history for L945 YHR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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