MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,561 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Under body covered in mud
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at caliper. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes across rear axle corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Front joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn Rear joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) Steering drop arm is very loose on steering output shaft at bottem of box (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at caliper. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes across rear axle corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Lower steering uj
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Outer n/s swivel joint play
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
front hubs damp
rear chassis surface rust
rear cross member corr/holed
slight play lower steering uj
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
front hubs damp
rear chassis surface rust
rear cross member corr/holed
slight play lower steering uj
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
steering arm balljoint slightly worn
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
steering arm balljoint slightly worn
tow bar removed
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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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L966 FOV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 L966 FOV, 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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What year was L966 FOV registered?
L966 FOV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 February 1994.
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