MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,713 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Middle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Wiper linkage is worn
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Middle chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Wiper linkage is worn
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Wiper action is poor
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Floor excessively deteriorated Both front (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering malfunctioning Stiff action (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Wiper action is poor
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced o/f and n/s/f floors corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
reverse light not working
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)
Both front floors are corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Wiper spindle is worn
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering box has oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear (7.1.2)
Both front floors are corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Wiper spindle is worn
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering box has oil leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
bonnet release cable missing
n/s/f floor corroded
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
bonnet release cable missing
n/s/f floor corroded
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Steering box leak.
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside front hub unit dust cover is missing.
Nearside rear bump stop is missing.
Oil leak
Steering box leak.
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both wiper blades splitting
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
n/s/r hub wet , possible hub seal leaking
Front Lower Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L965 WWP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 L965 WWP, 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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L965 WWP is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1993.
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