MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,390 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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exhaust middle section rusty slight blow
n/s/f tyre cracked and perished
o/s/f seat belt slighty damaged
power steering slight leak
windscreen chiped
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust corroded and blowing
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front hub has slight play
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front swivel hub has slight play
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front swivel hub has slight play
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)
Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
steering damper has play in bush
exhaust blow
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
exhaust blow
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
general rusting on underside of vehicle/nearside front brake pipe rusting
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pipes rusting/general rusting throughout underside of vehicle
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pipes rusting/general rusting throughout underside of vehicle
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pipes rusting/slight play in steering damper bushes
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight leak from steering box/brake pipes rusting
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L989 HRO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 L989 HRO, 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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L989 HRO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 1993.
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