MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,132 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Mounting corroded at hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear brake effort low
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front swivel housing leaking grease
Offside Front swivel housing leaking grease
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake discs corroded
rear brake discs corroded
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front discs slightly corroded
rear discs slighlty corroded
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake discs slightly corroded
offside front seatbelt slightly frayed
rear brake discs slightly corroded
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
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R925 NTS is a 1997 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
Across all 1997 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 117,879 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 R925 NTS, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R925 NTS is a 1997 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 December 1997.
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