MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,515 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front exhaust corroded
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Position lamp switch cannot be operated from the normal driving position (1.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)
fan belt small cracks
fan belt small cracks
Rear axle brake pipe starting to rust
Slight play rear axle top knuckle joint
Rear axle brake pipe starting to rust
Slight play rear axle top knuckle joint
Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Oil leak
PAS box damp
Rust offsde rear chassis rail
Slight wear in rear wisbone ball joint
nearsdie front wing damaged
rear axle brake pipes rusting
rust starting nearsdie front chassis rail
Passenger side wiper split
Rear axle brake pipes starting to rust
Slight play in drop link end
Slight wear in steering damper end bush
Steering box damp
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M143 FTT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 M143 FTT, 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 M143 FTT registered?
M143 FTT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.
Is M143 FTT safe to buy?
The MOT history for M143 FTT shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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