MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,377 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front vehicle body panels corroded,around windscreen area and front door hinges
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front bulkhead repaired from inside vehicle
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
vehicle underbody and brake pipes heavily under sealed hard to check for corrosion
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)
bulkhead repaired from inside vehicle
vehicle body showing signs of corrosion
vehicle under body,chassis and brake pipes all heavily under sealed hard to check for corrosion
Exhaust system not adequately supported rear section (7.1.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill to floor box section (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis member by rear shocker mounting (2.4.A.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rear upper (2.7.4)
bulkhead repaired from inside vehicle
vehicle body showing signs of corrosion
vehicle under body,chassis and brake pipes all heavily under sealed hard to check for corrosion
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front bulkhead repaired from inside vehicle,hard to check condition of repair
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both chassis legs showing signs of corrosion
both front upper door hinge mounting area corroded
brake pipes heavily under sealed hard to check condition of pipes
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front bulkhead repaired from inside vehicle,hard to check condition of repair
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both chassis legs showing signs of corrosion
both front upper door hinge mounting area corroded
brake pipes heavily under sealed hard to check condition of pipes
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
n/s/front outrigger showing signs of repair
n/s/rear bump stop missing
o/s/front bulkhead/floor repaired heavily undersealed hard to check condition of repair
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
n/s/front outrigger showing signs of corrosion
o/s/front bulkhead repaired heavily undersealed hard to check repair
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
n/s/front outrigger showing signs of corrosion
o/s/front bulkhead repaired heavily undersealed hard to check repair
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
o/s/front bulkhead repaired heavily undersealed hard to check repair
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
o/s front bulkhead repaired heavily undersealed hard to check repair
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
o/s front bulkhead repaired heavily undersealed hard to check repair
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
bulkhead by brake servo mounts showing signs of corrosion
o/s/front outrigger/body mount corroded
slight play in rear shock absorber rubber bushes
vehicle structure heavily undersealed,hard to check condition of chassis and brake pipes
Nearside Upper Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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MDS 3P is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 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 MDS 3P, 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 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was MDS 3P registered?
MDS 3P is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 March 1993.
Is MDS 3P safe to buy?
The MOT history for MDS 3P shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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