MOT Status
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141,007 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
noise from offside front wheel when spun
offside rear bumpstop missing
slight play in front propshaft
Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
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 Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Coolant leak
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
noise from offside fron wheel when spun by hand
offside rear bumpstop missing
slight play in front propshaft
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
light corrosion to nearside body capping near seat belts
nearside swivel hub leaking
slight play in rear prop uj
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
light corrosion to nearside body capping near seat belts
nearside swivel hub leaking
slight play in rear prop uj
Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Oil leak
slight pitting both rear brake discs
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
offside rear axle tie bar bushes starting to split
slight fluid leak steering box
slight play nearside bottom trunion
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
front brake pipe condition at calipers
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M290 DSU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black 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 M290 DSU, 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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M290 DSU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 October 1994.
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