MOT Status
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139,922 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on calliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on calliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BACK CHASSIS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking BOX (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material LINK (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material LINK (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid WASHER JET MISSING (3.5 (a))
GEARBOX OIL LEAK ONTO HAND BRAKE SHOES
Nearside Front FLOOR CORRODED
Offside Front FLOOR CORRODED
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front BODY FLOOR & MOUNT CORRODED
Offside Front BODY FLOOR |& MOUNTING CORRODED
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))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front BODY FLOOR & MOUNT CORRODED
Offside Front BODY FLOOR |& MOUNTING CORRODED
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))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength IN FRONT OF SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
o/s/mirror slight crack
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
Offside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine oil leak
front brake discs poor condition
o/s/f mud flap loose (removed)
o/s/r body mounting repair bolted to body
possible axle seal leak onto n/s/f brake discs inner edge
rear flexible brake hose ferrules poor condition
rear number plate light not working until tapped-poor connection
slight leak of oil to power steering box
welding repairs to n/s/f out rigger are heavily undersealed
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine oil leak
variou chassis starting to corrode
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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M471 VSP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 M471 VSP, 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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M471 VSP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 August 1994.
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