MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
257,558 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play MOST FRONT (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SPLIT (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board TAIL PIPE MISSING (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive HALF SHAFT? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play MOST FRONT (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear exhaust hanger broke (System still supported ok)
Nearside Front chassis has light corrosion
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
n/s and o/s front tyres starting to perish.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened and offside rear (3.5.1i)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front chassis has light corrosion
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear axle casing (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
n/s and o/s front tyres starting to perish.
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball pin shank loose front (2.2.B.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose front and rear split pins missing out of castle nuts (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer cross member to floor holed, corroded (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Steering box has a significant oil leak seal on steering box weeping fluid (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings foot well area , lower cross member holed, corroded within prescribed areas. (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings main rear chassis leg behind rear axle holed, corroded (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Front Outer drive shaft sphere seal weeping fluid
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Spare tyre defective
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s front wheel bearing slight rough when rotated
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s front wheel bearing slight rough when rotated
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING NEAR TO LIMITS
DRIVERS SEAT BASE INSECURE
FRONT CALIPER BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORROADED
os swivel slight weap oil
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
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M681 OFV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 M681 OFV, 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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M681 OFV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.
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