MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,683 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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advise vehicle underside has corrosion present although not excessive at this time
All tyres slightly cracked
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
chasis rusty but holed
n/s/f hub seal slight leak
o/s/f wheel bearing slight play
o/s/r & n/s/r bump stop missing
slight oil leak
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear bump stops missing
chasis rusty but not holed
n/s/f aux headlight not working
slight oil leak
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both rear bump stops missing
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
chasis rusty but not holed
n/s/f aux headlight not working
slight oil leak
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
advise nearside front auxilary headlight inoperative
advise vehicle underside has some corrosion present as well as patches on chassis no excessive corrosion at this time
all brake discs have some corrosion present consistent with vehicle being unused for some time
note that n/s and o/s rear bump stops are missing
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
note that n/s and o/s rear bump stops are missing
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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M249 USL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 M249 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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M249 USL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 1994.
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