MOT Status
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151,971 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust emits smoke or vapour of any colour but not excessive
Offside Front Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable track rod end locking device deteriorated. (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front body mount at front of sill corroded.
Offside step corroded.
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
chassis has corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
offside front body mounting corroded and holed (strong advise)
Oil leak
oil level low.
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
exhaust corroded/deteriorating.
oil level low.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
low foot brake performance offside and nearside rear.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
low foot brake performance offside and nearside rear.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
underbody chassis rust.
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Oil leak
offside front drag link end joint boot split
underbody chassis rust.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
oil level low.
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear crossmember has corrosion , general underbody corrosion
slight leak at nearside front axle seal
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
rear crossmember has corrosion , general underbody corrosion
slight leak at nearside front axle seal
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
wiper blades split.oil leak offside front swivel housing
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
wiper blades split.oil leak offside front swivel housing
Centre Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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M287 ATC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 M287 ATC, 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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M287 ATC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.
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