MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,590 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Panhard bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Panhard bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front hub leaking oil slightly
Offside Front hub leaking oil slightly
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front hub leaking oil slightly
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front hub leaking oil slightly
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
oil leak from both front swivel hubs
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
engine covers fitted
Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
engine covers fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front swivels leaking badly
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c) DANGEROUS
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
spare wheel mount is riping away from back door
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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M723 YJC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.
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 M723 YJC, 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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What year was M723 YJC registered?
M723 YJC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 November 1994.
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