MOT Status
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154,809 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassic rusted through in four places (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced mount to axle (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassic (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassic (6.6.6)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear brake has oil contamination.
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassic (6.6.6)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)
Offside Rear brake has oil contamination.
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front bumper corroding
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise corrosion to road wheels around valve stems on all four wheels
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise corrosion to road wheels around valve stems on all four wheels
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Propshaft component defective
Nearside Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
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M254 GDV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 M254 GDV, 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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M254 GDV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1994.
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