MOT Status
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working always on with just normal lights (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Near side & off side front swivel hubs leaking slightly fluid
Oil leak, but not excessive
Rear bumper / toe bar bracket corroded
Both front swivel hubs leaking slightly
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering arm has play
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front swivel hubs leaking slightly
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering arm has play
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible Obscured by rope (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Obscured by steps (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Condensation in near side indicator side repeater lens
Front brake discs wearing thin
Near side head lamp bulb only 50% working
Rear tow bar corroded & electrical connection plug showing corrosion at pins
Various oil leaks
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
Offside Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
Horn sounds slightly harsh
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Horn sounds slightly harsh
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front exhaust pipe mounting missing.
Offside and nearside front seat belts webbing damaged /fraying.
Rear brake discs corroded /pitted.
Rear brake hoses perished soaking in diff oil.
Slight play in steering u/js.
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front exhaust pipe mounting missing.
Offside and nearside front seat belts webbing damaged /fraying.
Rear brake discs corroded /pitted.
Rear brake hoses perished soaking in diff oil.
Slight play in steering u/js.
nearside and offside door mirror units loose
nearside and offside front seat belts damaged
strong advise! bad oil leak
Nearside Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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90 XS is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
Across all 2004 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 81,117 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 90 XS, 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 22 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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90 XS is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 March 2004.
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