MOT Status
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181,238 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of inner arch /floor pan area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear of inner arch /floor pan area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting rear mounts by rear wheels (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Emissions not tested condition of exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired centre of chassis both sides (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the cab is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
hub seals leaking front
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play lock nut missing (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Marked with chalk (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis leg marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis leg marked with chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt On steering box arm marked with chalk (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure missing (1.1.14 (d))
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box *marked* (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint ABOVE REAR DIFFERENTIAL (2.5.A.3b)
Coil spring mounting loose BOTH REAR SPRING RETAINING PLATES LOOSE (2.4.C.3a)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front DRIVERS DOOR CARD LOOSE WHICH IS MAKING THE DOOR HARD TO CLOSE
Oil leak
Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides rear link bar (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides rear link bar (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
advise wax oil of underside.
diesel tank strap cracked.
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
advise wax oil of underside.
diesel tank strap cracked.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/r disc worn and scored
pas steering box damp
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/r disc worn and scored
pas steering box damp
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside 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)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside 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)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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M461 UEJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 M461 UEJ, 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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M461 UEJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.
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