MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,961 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside 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 Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper not working Both (3.4 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly fouling coil spring when steering on full lock
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
both front drag link ends make contact with calliper's on lock to lock check
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
both front drag link ends make contact with calliper's on lock to lock check
Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front drag link ends make contact with calliper's on lock to lock check
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front drag link ends make contact with calliper's on lock to lock check
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
both front drag link ends make contact with calliper's on lock to lock check
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/s main chassis areas (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/s main chassis areas (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
CUT IN N/S/R OUTER TYRE WALL, NO CORDS EXPOSED
ENGINE OIL LEAK
HAND BRAKE TRAVEL REQURES ADJUSTMENT
HAZARD LAMPS AFFECTED BY OPERATION OF HORN
N/S TRACTOR JOINT WEEPING
N/S/ DOOR MIRROR LOOSE
O/S DIPPED HEADLAMP MASK MISSING
O/S/F BRAKE PIPE SUPPLYING FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE HAS SURFACE CORROSION
O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE IN POOR CONDITION
O/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING
O/S/R LOWER SPRING MOUNT IN POOR CONDITION
REAR SECTION OF EXHAUST CORRODED
SURFACE CORROSION ON FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES
TOW BAR POORLY MOUNTED
TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
O/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING
CUT IN N/S/R OUTER TYRE WALL NO CORDS EXPOSED
HAZARD LAMPS AFFECTED BY OPERATION OF HORN
N/S DOOR MIRROR LOOSE
N/S TRACTOR JOINT LEAKING
O/S HEADLAMP DIPPED BEAM MASK MISSING
O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE IN POOR CONDITION
O/S/R LOWER SPRING MOUNTING IN POOR CONDITION
REAR SECTION OF EXHAUST CORRODED
TOW BAR POORLY MOUNTED
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all steel brake pipes slightly corroded. A further inspection is advised and any corroded pipes cleaned and greased or replaced.
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Steering damper bush worn
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Propshaft component defective
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
nearside & offside seat belt catches plastic broken. Not affecting belt operation
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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M132 SFS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 M132 SFS, 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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M132 SFS is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 August 1994.
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