MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
224,457 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear diff center upper ball joint slight play
Nearside Front slight leak from steering pivot
Offside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front slight leak from steering pivot
steering wheel cover loose in places
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Central Rear diff center upper ball joint slight play
Nearside Front slight leak from steering pivot
Offside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm from steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front slight leak from steering pivot
steering wheel cover loose in places
Front Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside track rod end has slight play
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (5.3.2 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSF outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
nearside rear half shaft oil seal weeping
offside front half shaft oil seal weeping
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
all brake pipes greased, handbrake lever has slight travel
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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L970 BCW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 L970 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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L970 BCW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.
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