MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,003 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
chassis and brake pipes under sealed hard to check for corrosion
tow bar not fitted at time of test
windscreen slightly damaged
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
oil leak
tow bar ball not fitted at time of test
windscreen slightly damaged
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
windscreen slightly damaged
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
windscreen slightly damaged
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
clutch cylinder showing signs of leaking fluid,damp by clutch pedal
towbar electrical socket not working
steering drop arm joint rubber boot split
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
steering drop arm joint rubber boot split
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
near side front shock absorber oil stained
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M176 THL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 M176 THL, 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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M176 THL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 1994.
Is M176 THL safe to buy?
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