MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,754 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
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)
Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
bulkhead swollen with corrosion in various other areas
front brake discs corroded, pitted and worn
new steering box fitted and a lot of oil around it but no leaks evident
sound deadening above brake pedal is fouling pedal
various areas of seat box swollen with corrosion
vehicle leaning to near side
vehicles chassis heavily swollen with corrosion in various areas
ADVISORYS ON TEST NUMBER 788675201075
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
slight scuffing on n/s and o/s/f seat belt webbing
slight side play in brake pedal
slight side movement in brake and clutch pedal clusters
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
slight side movement in brake and clutch pedal clusters
Coolant leak
pin hole n/s/f and o/s/f seat belt
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
pin hole n/s/f and o/s/f seat belt
heavy flakey corrosion on rear lower shock absorber houseings
Centre Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
heavy flakey corrosion on rear lower shock absorber houseings
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
both front metal brake pipes slightly corroded
heavy corrosion all four coils springs
n/s/f and o/s/f seat belt slightly frayed
slight play o/s/f wheelbearing
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L997 KRE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
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 L997 KRE, 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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L997 KRE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 January 1994.
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