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111,251 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
o/s/f hub seal leaking *STRONG ADVISE*
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
exhaust deteriorated (centre/rear joint)
slight seepage from o/s/f hub seal
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axel swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
exhaust centre to rear joint rusty
Centre to rear exhaust joint in poor condition
Corrosion to rear chassis/valance by body mount not effecting strength of body to chassis mounting
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Hub seal leaking, not contaminating brakes
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Removable steering aid fitted to steering wheel
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Chassis/valance (6.6.6)
Centre to rear exhaust joint in poor condition
Corrosion to rear chassis/valance by body mount not effecting strength of body to chassis mounting
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Hub seal leaking, not contaminating brakes
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Removable steering aid fitted to steering wheel
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front axel swivel seal leaking and joint rusty
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
chassis rear cross member rusty
front axel off side swivel ball rusty and has slight leak from seal
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
STRONGLY ADVISE-steering box output shaft seal looks wet?
nearside front headlamp bezel is badly corroded
offside front swivel seal is weeping
stone-chips in front windscreen
Offside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
STRONGLY ADVISE-steering box output shaft seal looks wet?
nearside front headlamp bezel is badly corroded
offside front swivel seal is weeping
stone-chips in front windscreen
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
area around steering box output shaft seal looks damp?
exhaust smoke output is erratic but passable
front tires are wearing on inner edges
nearside front headlamp bezel has corroded
offside front and nearside rear outer sidewalls are showing slight cracking
offside rear of engine at top looks wet?
rear brake pads look low
steering damper bushes are worn
stone chips in front windscreen
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
area around steering box output shaft seal looks damp?
exhaust smoke output is erratic but passable
front tires are wearing on inner edges
nearside front headlamp bezel has corroded
offside front and nearside rear outer sidewalls are showing slight cracking
offside rear of engine at top looks wet?
rear brake pads look low
steering damper bushes are worn
stone chips in front windscreen
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear and o/s front tyres starting to perish on side wall
oil leak from oil filter area
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear and o/s front tyres starting to perish on side wall
oil leak from oil filter area
area around fuel regulator damp but cannot see a leak
front radius arm bushes are starting to go soft
offside center row and nearside center row and nearside front seat belt webbings are marked
offside front swivel seal weeping
rear tie bar bushes are starting to delaminate
steering box output shaft seal area damp, no live leak detected
stone chips in front windscreen
area around fuel regulator is damp
area around steering box is wet with oil but cannot pinpoint a leak
childs seat fitted to nearside center row seat belt, cannot fully inspect belt
offside center row seat belt webbing and nearside front seat belt webbings are marked
offside front and nearside rear tire outer sidewalls are cracking, nearside rear outer sidewall badly scuffed
rear shock absorber lower bushes are worn
steering damper bushes are worn
service brake efficiency low but passable [new pads]
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
brake pedal feels as if abs system is cutting in way to soon??
service brake efficiency is very low but passable [new pads]??
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4272 D is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2003 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 86,068 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 4272 D, 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 23 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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4272 D is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 May 2003.
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