MOT Status
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115,714 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front swivel hubs leaking grease
Front both front swivel housings leaking
Front rear steering joints feel rough when turned
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
corrosion rear discs
oil leak
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Fuel pipe leaking return pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))
Front Power steering ram insecure and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Prop shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front both front swivel housings leaking
Front rear steering joints feel rough when turned
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
corrosion rear discs
oil leak
Front coil springs fitted differently but located and functioning correctly
Front wheel bearing has slight play both sides (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front fluid weep from swivel housing
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Steering column universal joint has slight play Lower joint (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Rubbing tyre (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure Top nut loose (2.7.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Steering column universal joint has slight play Lower joint (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
O/s front outer side light not working
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column universal joint has slight play steering shaft lower (2.1.5)
slight play in prop shaft
Intermediate drop arm insecure split pin missing (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play front track rod arm (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened shock tower (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering box arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure top bolt loose (2.7.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
O/s front outer side light not working
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering column universal joint has slight play steering shaft lower (2.1.5)
slight play in prop shaft
Front and rear prop uj slight play
N/s rear side/brake light slightly discoloured
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Front and rear prop uj slight play
N/s rear side/brake light slightly discoloured
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Offside front swivel seal leaking but a reason for rejection at this time
Front Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
slight movement in nearside front steering swivel joint
slight bend in centre track control rod.
slight leak from o/s swivel joint.
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
clutch pedal anti-slip missing
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M287 NSH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 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 NSH, 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 NSH is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.
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