MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,767 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Road wheels protrude from wheel arches
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Central Brake pipe excessively damaged (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 Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Road wheels protrude from wheel arches
Steering damper bushes deteriorated
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam both (1.7.4a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Halfshaft bolt missing (4.2.B.3)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play swivel pins badly worn (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Halfshaft bolt missing (4.2.B.3)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both seat belts have slight fluffing
fitted 235/85/16 wheels/tyres
vehicle is heavily modified
Ball joint has excessive play pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a ball joint above axle (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
both seat belts have slight fluffing
fitted 235/85/16 wheels/tyres
vehicle is heavily modified
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
slight play in steering damper bush
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight play in steering damper bush
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
steering damper bushes have considerable play, advise replace.
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
steering damper bushes have considerable play, advise replace.
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
front number plate cracked
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
front number plate cracked
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M209 LOB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 M209 LOB, 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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M209 LOB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 August 1994.
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