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108,712 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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A little excess travel on service brake pedal.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
A little excess travel on service brake pedal.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Corrosion to front of bonnet around catch
Corrosion to offside and nearside chassis, outriggers and cross members
Excessive corrosion to nearside front floor
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tow bar support arm nearside weakened, piece cut out
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front nearside joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Corrosion to front of bonnet around catch
Corrosion to offside and nearside chassis, outriggers and cross members
Excessive corrosion to nearside front floor
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tow bar support arm nearside weakened, piece cut out
Corrosion to front of bonnet around catch.
Corrosion to offside and nearside chassis.
Corrosion to outriggers and cross members.
Excessive corrosion front nearside floor.
Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Corrosion to brake discs all round (1.2.1 (c))
Tow bar support arm nearside weakened by piece cut out.
Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Offside rear centre cross member reinforcing bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Corrosion to front of bonnet around catch
Corrosion to offside and nearside chassis
Corrosion to outriggers and cross member
Excessive corrosion to nearside front floor
Excessive corrosion to nearside front mud flap mounting bracket
Nearside tow bar support arm slightly weakened by a piece cut out
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Corrosion to front offside floor.
Corrosion to offside and nearside chassis outriggers and cross members
Excessive corrosion to front nearside floor
Nearside tow bar support arm to chassis slightly weakened, piece cut out.
Offside mirror slightly insecure
Oil leak Engine and gearbox.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Corrosion to offside and nearside chassis,outriggers and cross members.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Corrosion to offside and nearside chassis,outriggers and cross members.
Corrosion to floor panels and doors
Corrosion to offside and nearside chassis and outriggers.
Excessive corrosion to nearside front floor
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside towbar arm to chassis slightly weakened by piece cut out
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside towbar arm to chassis slightly weakened by piece cut out
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear offside and nearside brake pipes metal to metal contact on axle
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
chassis and floor corroded
o/s/f brake caliper brake pipe routing incorrect
slight corrosion of rear crossmember and chassis
slight twist in o/s/f seatbelt[recoils o.k]
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
chassis and floor corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
hazzard switch sometimes intermittant
surface corrosion of all brake pipes except two on rear axle
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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555 DXJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 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 555 DXJ, 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 37 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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555 DXJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.
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