MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,628 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at chassis (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear uj ()
Nearside Front tyre is perrished
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front bumper and wing are damaged.
Offside Rear body damaged
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis next to damper mount (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure rear bolt (2.4.G.3a)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose on axle (2.4.C.3a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber turret. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting loose on axle (2.4.C.3a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded fuel tank outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Rear Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A' frame (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Propshaft universal joint worn rear uj ()
Nearside Front tyre is perrished
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front bumper and wing are damaged.
Offside Rear body damaged
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint 'A' frame (2.4.G.2)
car rusty underside
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L962 BCW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 L962 BCW, 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 L962 BCW registered?
L962 BCW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 November 1993.
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