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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
both front swivel hubs damp
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
both front hubs damp with grease
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play hub assembly (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front hub damp
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front hub damp
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossbrace support (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front hub damp
Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front hub damp damp
Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security support brace (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Steering box drop arm likely to become detached lock tab secured (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front slight play in front hub
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front slight play in front hub
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
central bolt on chassis support heavily corroded
chassis corroded
dampness around injector 3
diesel leak off pipe between cylinders 3 and 4 damp
holed corrosion to offside front of chassis under front door
nearside and offside front hub seals leaking
nearside and offside rear bump stops missing
Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
central bolt on chassis support heavily corroded
chassis corroded
dampness around injector 3
diesel leak off pipe between cylinders 3 and 4 damp
holed corrosion to offside front of chassis under front door
nearside and offside front hub seals leaking
nearside and offside rear bump stops missing
Both front hub oil seals leaking
Chassis rusty and previously repaired
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leaks from engine and gearbox
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, body end (2.4.G.2)
Rear bumpstops missing
Rear lateral body mounting bar corroded
Slight weep from steering box
Sticker in swept area of windscreen
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working Working intermittently (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Under anti-roll bar mounting (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Both front hub oil seals leaking
Chassis rusty and previously repaired
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leaks from engine and gearbox
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides, bushes deteriorated (2.7.4)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, body end (2.4.G.2)
Rear bumpstops missing
Rear lateral body mounting bar corroded
Slight weep from steering box
Sticker in swept area of windscreen
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
rear seats removed
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
slight soiling under vehicle
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
slight soiling under vehicle
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight soiling under vehicle
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
sighn of underbody corrosion
as before
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
slight leak from front swivels
slight soiling under vehicle
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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843 UXE is a 1995 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1995 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 117,469 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 843 UXE, 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 31 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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843 UXE is a 1995 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 September 1995.
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