MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,798 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Oil leak engine oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rusted/holed to radius arm mount (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak engine oil leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
can not see all brakes
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings mid floor at out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle (2.4.A.3)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings mid floor at out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
can not see all brakes
Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Axle beam cracked (2.5.A.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside 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)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering box deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Lower Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L997 LNE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 LNE, 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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What year was L997 LNE registered?
L997 LNE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 February 1994.
Is L997 LNE safe to buy?
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