MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
268,069 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Fuel pipe leaking leakoff pipe (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside/nearside sidesteps sign of corosion
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
chassis has slight corrosion
passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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M216 USL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 M216 USL, 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 M216 USL registered?
M216 USL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 November 1994.
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