MOT Status
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115,972 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
both outer steering swivels
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
both outer steering swivels leaking
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
both outer steering swivels leaking
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))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front swivel joint leaking
Offside Front swivel joint leaking
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe from pump (2.1.5 (a))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected drop arm from steering box loose (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front swivel joint leaking
Offside Front swivel joint leaking
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe from pump (2.1.5 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive swivel (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
oil leaks from engine,gearbox and both swivel hubs
pilot/droparm play
play in front prop
Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering pump leaking box (2.1.5 (a))
oil leaks from engine gearbox front diff and both swivel hubs
pilot /drop arm balljoint slight play
play in front prop shaft
both headlight patterns poor
offside body mounting corroded [under floor]
power steering poor
rear cross member corroding near tow bar
slight play in front prop shaft
oil leaks from engine/diff /swivel pins and gearbox.
play in front prop shaft
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Fuel hose leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
oil leaks from engine/diff /swivel pins and gearbox.
play in front prop shaft
both front spheres leaking
handbrake travel
nearside rear brake pipe
N/S/R metal brake pipe slightly corroded
all tyres perrished
brake pedal linkage has wear in the pivot
steering slightly stiff
underbody covered in underseal
front diff input shaft bearing badly worn
front prop shaft sliding joint badly worn
front prop shaft universal joint worn
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake stationary pivot (3.3.A.1g)
Nearside Rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
all four tyres perrished
front axle input shaft bearing badly worn
front prop shaft sliding joint badly worn
front prop shaft universal joint worn
steering slightly stiff
underbody covered in underseal
Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing rear
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Propshaft component defective
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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M442 UYB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 M442 UYB, 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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M442 UYB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 December 1994.
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