MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
347,556 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
NEARSIDE HUB SEAL SLIGHT LEAK
NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS LEG STARTING TO CORROD
OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS LEG STARTING TO CORROD
OFFSIDE REAR PANEL STARTING TO CORROD
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion FRONT BUMPER (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
NEARSIDE HUB SEAL SLIGHT LEAK
NEARSIDE REAR CHASSIS LEG STARTING TO CORROD
OFFSIDE REAR CHASSIS LEG STARTING TO CORROD
OFFSIDE REAR PANEL STARTING TO CORROD
LONG TRAVEL ON SERVICE BRAKE
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front HUB SEAL LEAKING
STEERING DROP ARM JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded X2 (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
LONG TRAVEL ON SERVICE BRAKE
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front HUB SEAL LEAKING
STEERING DROP ARM JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
nearside front hub seal leaking
oil leak
service brake has long travel
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
nearside front hub seal leaking
oil leak
service brake has long travel
steering colum u/j joint has slight wear
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
steering colum u/j joint has slight wear
Oil leak
clutch pedal rubber has wear
long travel on parking brake
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
clutch pedal rubber has wear
long travel on parking brake
Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
long travel parking brake
off side rear door not opening
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
long travel parking brake
off side rear door not opening
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
offside door step has corrosion
offside rear chassis leg starting to corroed
rear number plate deterating
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
offside door step has corrosion
offside rear chassis leg starting to corroed
rear number plate deterating
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Rear cross member starting to corrode.
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L98 VHR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 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 L98 VHR, 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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L98 VHR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 September 1993.
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