MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,670 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipe on to turbo (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Has been inadequately repaired (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn A-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front wiper blades starting to split on corners
chassis behind rear coil springs on both sides starting to show signs of corrosion and both bottom coil spring houseings on rear axle also starting to show signs of corrosion
drivers door mirror cracked
nearside front headlight glass cracked
offside front brake slightly binding(did not show up on brake tester
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front wiper blades starting to split on corners
chassis behind rear coil springs on both sides starting to show signs of corrosion and both bottom coil spring houseings on rear axle also starting to show signs of corrosion
drivers door mirror cracked
nearside front headlight glass cracked
offside front brake slightly binding(did not show up on brake tester
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust silencer corroded
corrosion starting to take place behind both rear coil springs (along outter chassis)
damp aronund power steering pump
some play in offside front lower swivel
Nearside Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
corrosion starting to take place behind both rear coil springs (along outter chassis)
damp aronund power steering pump
offside front parking light did not work to begin with then did start working
some play in offside front wheel bearing and offside front lower swivel
Rear axle casing corroded
Stearing drop arm ball joint boot split (rapid wear will take place)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front wipers do not park in correct position
nearside front headlight glass cracked
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
alyernator belt in poor condition
damp around steering box
front wipers do not park in correct position
nearside front headlight cracked
damp around steering box
nearside front headlight glass cracked
rear cross member corroded
Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
both front wiper blades splitting
damp around steering box
nearside front headlight glass cracked
nearside rear tyre on legel limit
rear cross nember corroded
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L949 NHP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 L949 NHP, 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 L949 NHP registered?
L949 NHP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.
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