MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,240 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across axles (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
both front axle seals leaking
o/s and n/s rear body corroded near doors
o/s and n/s rear out riggers badly corroded
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear doors corroded inner edge
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Front both axle seals leaking
Front doors corroded inner edge
Nearside Rear body out riggers very corroded
Offside Rear body out riggers very corroded
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear inner body sills corroded next to ns os doors
front rear prop shaft seals leaking
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Central Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt STEERING BOX ARM (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush BOTH END BUSHES (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt REAR BAR (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
All metal brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside front steering arm bush worn
chassis corroded all over
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner body sill (5.2.6)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner body sill and door shut (5.2.6)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside and nearside rear chassis bar to body (6.1.B.2)
All metal brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside front steering arm bush worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear of body (5.2.6)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
number plate light slightly dim. o/s/r tyre tread slightly out of shape.
surface corrosion allover rear chassis. rear exhaust corroded.
travel on foot brake. o/s/r light lens slightly discoloured .
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in tread (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s rear of body (5.2.6)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
number plate light slightly dim. o/s/r tyre tread slightly out of shape.
surface corrosion allover rear chassis. rear exhaust corroded.
travel on foot brake. o/s/r light lens slightly discoloured .
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
general surface rust to exhaust system
general underbody corrosion to all areas
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both rear bump stops missing
cover detached from offside rear shockabsorber
slight leak from both front swivel seals
surface corrosion on rear chassis
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both rear bump stops missing
cover detached from offside rear shockabsorber
slight leak from both front swivel seals
surface corrosion on rear chassis
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
dust cover split on n/s track rod end
dust cover split on steering ball joint
rear bump stops missing
slight leak from steering box
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
dust cover split on n/s track rod end
dust cover split on steering ball joint
rear bump stops missing
slight leak from steering box
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
POSSIBLE PWER STEERING LEAK THAT REQUIRES CHECKING
SIGNS OF POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
SIGNS OF POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS
REAR AXLE UPPER CENTRE BALL JOINT SLIGHT PLAY
SIGNS OF CORROSION ON REAR CROSS MEMBER NEAR TOW BAR
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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L994 TVL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.
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 L994 TVL, 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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L994 TVL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 August 1993.
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