MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,154 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn BOTH sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Cab steps insecure corroded on step (6.2.8 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear body corroded at crossmember and various places on body
Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both sides rear lower (5.3.2 (c))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Front chassis, cross member (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
bulkhead corroded in places
slight oil leak from engine
steering box damp
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Tie rod bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Both (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Both front swivel hubs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Bulkhead corroded
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front hub seals weeping discs not contaminated
Nearside front door pillar hinge corroded but unlikely to become detached
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering box drop arm retaining split pin missing but nyloc nut used
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front hub seals weeping discs not contaminated
Nearside Front Pillar at door hinge corroded but unlikely to become detached
Steering box drop arm retaining split pin missing, But nyloc nut used
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
rear body steady bars corroded
Offside Ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
rear body steady bars corroded
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
both front hub seals damp.
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
n/s and o/s front swivel joint have slight leaks
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
n/s and o/s front swivel joint have slight leaks
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
corrossion floor front
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
corrossion floor front
n/s front headlamp, reflector becoming corroded
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
n/s front headlamp, reflector becoming corroded
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
centre exhaust in poor condition and blowing slightly
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s/r back plate damp with fliud
Slight play in steering box drop arm
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LIL 390 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 LIL 390, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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LIL 390 is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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