MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,367 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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EXHAUST CORRODED
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE, CRACKED (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings BATTERY TRAY (6.1.B.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings NEARSIDE OF FRONT CROSS-MEMBER (6.1.B.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CENTRE OUTRIGGER/ BODY MOUNT (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
EXHAUST CORRODED
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE, CRACKED (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE (6.1.B.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
n/s/f spear leaking
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
n/s/f spear leaking
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
battery box holed and coroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
gear box oil leak
tow bar pin missing not tested
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Centre Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Towbar locking device insecure (6.6.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
gear box oil leak
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L962 XJU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 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 XJU, 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 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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L962 XJU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 June 1994.
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