MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
302,147 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis tie rod mount point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))
Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both joints (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front most (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on top of steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on top of back axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
oil leak
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipework at centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering linkage deformed trackrod bent (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Steering linkage fouling track rod fouling guide/guard (2.1.4 (a))
Steering locking device ineffective x4 steering box securing bolt tab washers not tabbed over (2.1.3 (d))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage at steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
oil leak
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Central Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
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 system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
chassis is rusty
Both front tyres feathering on inner edges
Front brake discs in poor condition
Front metal brake pipes corroding
Rear A frame ball joint gaiter deteriorating
Rear diff leaking
Slight play in both front wheel bearings
Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
Steering box arm ball joint gaiter deteriorating
Underside of vehicle corroding in various places
Various oil leaks
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both front tyres feathering on inner edges
Front brake discs in poor condition
Front metal brake pipes corroding
Rear A frame ball joint gaiter deteriorating
Rear diff leaking
Slight play in both front wheel bearings
Slight play in nearside rear wheel bearing
Steering box arm ball joint gaiter deteriorating
Underside of vehicle corroding in various places
Various oil leaks
chassis heavily corroded
exhaust system corroded and in poor condition
front plate deteriated
front tyre sidewalls perished
nearside front hub sill leaking
oil leak
play in front suspension joints
play in front wheel bearings
spare wheel missing
underside of vehicle undersealed
weld repairs to vehicle
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
chassis heavily corroded
exhaust system corroded and in poor condition
front plate deteriated
front tyre sidewalls perished
nearside front hub sill leaking
oil leak
play in front suspension joints
play in front wheel bearings
spare wheel missing
underside of vehicle undersealed
weld repairs to vehicle
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
general under body corrosion.....
oil leaks....
wipers smear.....
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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M83 RVT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Silver 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 M83 RVT, 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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M83 RVT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 August 1994.
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