MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
204,043 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases complete system corroded and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel hose leaking filler neck area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting central on top of chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor / bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play arm on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting x member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
horn becoming rough
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
horn becoming rough
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.2 (c))
Engine cooling fan is missing
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive generally (8.4.1 (a) (i))
crack in the center of the windscreen
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Engine cooling fan is missing
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive generally (8.4.1 (a) (i))
crack in the center of the windscreen
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside rear shock absorber lower bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fuel system component leaking fuel injector area (7.2.3)
Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front panhard rod nearside and offside bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear chassis next to radius arm forward mounting (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view nearside (8.2.1c)
Air filter box insecure
Drivers door window insecure
Engine oil leak
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside rear shock absorber lower bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
offside rear silencer mounting corroded.
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
oil leak engine area
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
crack in front number plate
some marks on drivers seat belt
some play detected in front axle steady bar bush
Nearside 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)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
crack in front number plate
slight marks on drivers seat belt
slight wear on front axle steady bar bush
rear silencer support bracket broken away
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
crack in front number plate
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
crack in front number plate
front propshaft u/j joint worn
hand brake will soon need adjustment
rear propshaft u/j joint worn
rear silencer support broken
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
nearside wiper lincage worn not allowing to park
Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
nearside wiper lincage worn not allowing to park
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
steering drop arm joint rubber split
Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
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M158 FTT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 M158 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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M158 FTT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.
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