MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,639 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material In wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
General corrosion of whole chassis
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside rear brake back plate heavily corroded & rattling
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Slight engine oil leaks
Slight leak both front swivel joints
Slight leak rear diff pinion seal
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
General corrosion of whole chassis
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside rear brake back plate heavily corroded & rattling
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Slight engine oil leaks
Slight leak both front swivel joints
Slight leak rear diff pinion seal
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced hanger (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
both front swivel joints slight weep of oil
corrosion front and rear brake pipes
surface corrosion parts of chassis
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt "A" Frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body support out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger under bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body support out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drop arm ball joint has slight contact with panard rod mounting bolt
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
Front Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 'A' frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
'A' frame dust cover split
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Head Gasket Blowing Back Of Cylinder Head.
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Radiator in poor condition
a frame ball joint gaitor is badly split
axle brake pipe on near side rear has corrosion
both rear discs have rust marks on brake surface
drivers seat belt in poor condition
front to rear brake pipe has corrosion in various places
hand brake in need of adjustment
small hole in offside of rear chassis
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
wipers very noisey in operation
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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M158 ACV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.
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 M158 ACV, 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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M158 ACV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 August 1994.
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