MOT Status
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147,594 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
all 4 coil springs slightly corroded
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded brake pedal mounting, excessivly corroded in prescribed area (3.3.A.2)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
brake not tested due to prop shaft
o/s/r brake disce rusty
Diesel seepage at spill pipes.
Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in front hubs
surface corrosion on chassis
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive 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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L978 CTA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 L978 CTA, 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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L978 CTA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 January 1994.
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