MOT Status
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225,557 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded and multiple repairs. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg inner face (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis corroded close to spring upper mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear crossmember. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis corroded and multiple repairs. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Play in ball joint top of axle (rear) (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam both front (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached excessively worn top bush (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp not working staying on all the time (4.2.1 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear axle top ball joint play
both body mountings behind front axle corroding
most of chassis is corroding.
oil leak from steering box
steering box leaking
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
both front outriggers holed and corroded
oil leak
rear propshaft rear u/j worn
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
both sides chassis rails.body supports.outriggers and suspension mountings very rusty
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
both sides chassis rails.body supports.outriggers and suspension mountings very rusty
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both chassis rails very rusty
o/s rear brake disc rusty
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both chassis rails very rusty
o/s rear brake disc rusty
Oil leak
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s headlight reflective surface deteriated
rear discs very rusty
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
n/s headlight reflective surface deteriated
rear discs very rusty
Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
nearside front steering sphear leaking
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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XDZ 9412 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Maroon with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 XDZ 9412, 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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XDZ 9412 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.
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