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all front and rear suspension components showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear subframe corroded
front and rear suspension showing varying degrees of surface corrosion.
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on limit (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))
cab showing slight corrosion in places
n/s bolt on door step corroded/loose
parking brake tall
rear fuel tank strap corroded
reverse lamp not working
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting cab mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt a bar joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on limit (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))
cab showing slight corrosion in places
n/s bolt on door step corroded/loose
parking brake tall
rear fuel tank strap corroded
reverse lamp not working
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads starting to get lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a bar joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Seat belt slightly damaged o/s+n/s (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes showing deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion showing in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
n/s floor/battery box corroded+holed
parking brake tall
reverse lamp not working
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both have play/play on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes showing deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))
bolt on door step deteriorated
both seatbelts have minor damage
drivers door check strap
n/s floor/battery tray corroded+holed
parking brake tall
rear crossmember etc showing corrosion
reverse light not working
slight corrosion showing in places inc body mounts
towbar elec plug flap missing
tyres starting to get lower
Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both have play/play on limit (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes showing deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))
bolt on door step deteriorated
both seatbelts have minor damage
drivers door check strap
n/s floor/battery tray corroded+holed
parking brake tall
rear crossmember etc showing corrosion
reverse light not working
slight corrosion showing in places inc body mounts
towbar elec plug flap missing
tyres starting to get lower
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
OSR & NSR brake discs are pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen
very slight diff oil leak
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
OSR & NSR brake discs are pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen
very slight diff oil leak
Central body mounts etc corroded
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Spare tyre defective
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
battery box/floor corroded+holled
drivers door strap dis-connected
exhaust flange+hangers showing deterioration/deteriorated
o/s bolt on door step incomplete n/s loose
rear a bar+mounting showing corrosion
rear brake discs showing deterioration
rear crossmember/towbar mounting corroded
slight/some corrosion showing in places
tyre starting to get lower
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted lining loose on pad (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Spare tyre defective
Central body mounts etc corroded
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated +plug damaged (4.10 (b) (i))
battery box/floor corroded+holled
drivers door strap dis-connected
exhaust flange+hangers showing deterioration/deteriorated
o/s bolt on door step incomplete n/s loose
rear a bar+mounting showing corrosion
rear brake discs showing deterioration
rear crossmember/towbar mounting corroded
slight/some corrosion showing in places
tyre starting to get lower
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
OSR N& NSR brake discs are pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Rear diff oil leak
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
OSR N& NSR brake discs are pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear diff oil leak
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front wheel bearing has slight play both have play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Spare tyre defective
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both front radius arm bushes worn/delamiated on limit
both front seatbelts damaged
both rear brake pad rattle spring clips missing+pins etc worn
corrosion showing in places
door check strap not connected o/s
door hinge pins worn
rear tyre starting to get lower
tires have slightly uneven treadwear+some cuts damage
towbar elec plug deteriorated/damaged slightly
towbar pin missing
wiper deteriorated
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid faulty (8.2.3)
Steering locking device insecure drop arm (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS
Front wheel bearing has slight play both have play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Spare tyre defective
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both front radius arm bushes worn/delamiated on limit
both front seatbelts damaged
both rear brake pad rattle spring clips missing+pins etc worn
corrosion showing in places
door check strap not connected o/s
door hinge pins worn
rear tyre starting to get lower
tires have slightly uneven treadwear+some cuts damage
towbar elec plug deteriorated/damaged slightly
towbar pin missing
wiper deteriorated
Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush worn/deteriorated on limit (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play has play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
door check strap faulty+hinge pins worn
seatbelts have slight damage
slight corrosion showing in places
spare tyre flat
towbar plug damaged
tyre treadwear slightly uneven+slight cuts to tyres
tyres starting to get lower
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush worn/deteriorated on limit (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play has play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
door check strap faulty+hinge pins worn
seatbelts have slight damage
slight corrosion showing in places
spare tyre flat
towbar plug damaged
tyre treadwear slightly uneven+slight cuts to tyres
tyres starting to get lower
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
e.m light on
Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front raduis arm front bushes delaminating/deteriorated
front seatbelts have slight damage
tyre treadwear slightly uneven+starting to get lower
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking box (2.3.3b)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid poor (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both front swivel joints weeping on limit
front raduis arm front bushes delaminating/deteriorated
front seatbelts have slight damage
tyre treadwear slightly uneven+starting to get lower
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Trailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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4 JWS is a 2009 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 50 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
Across all 2009 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 60,456 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 4 JWS, 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 17 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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4 JWS is a 2009 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 June 2009.
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