MOT Status
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139,829 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front steering damper bush worn
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
All lights unable to operate due to stalk missing
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main brake pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust at front of silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S and O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
slight oil leaking from Engine and gearbox
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
turbo heatshield insecure
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play track bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes/undersealed (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Engine oil leak
Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outrigger (6.1.B.2)
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WZ 3871 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 WZ 3871, 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 WZ 3871 registered?
WZ 3871 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 August 1993.
Is WZ 3871 safe to buy?
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