MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,344 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced yellow mark (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Sub-frame is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced yellow mark (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced yellow mark (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Rear 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak ()
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
both rear tyres are perished
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
both rear tyres are perished
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
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M231 RBH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
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 M231 RBH, 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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M231 RBH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 August 1994.
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