MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,045 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
rear propshaft joint worn to excess
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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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L959 PAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 L959 PAC, 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 L959 PAC registered?
L959 PAC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.
Is L959 PAC safe to buy?
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