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Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Upper Axle mount slight play and boot signs of perishing
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four ()
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability pannard rod support (bolts loose) (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All four ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()
Brake performance not tested due to condition of rear brakes (1.2.1 (g))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()
Offside Front bump stop missing
Offside Front seat belt damaged
Rear bump stops missing
Central Front Upper Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Sub-frame ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated "A" frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Condensation both head lamps
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front seat belt damaged
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
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)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
slight brake judder from front brakes
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
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)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak ()
slight brake judder from front brakes
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak ()
Rear prop front u/j slight play
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS MISSING
O/S/F RADIUS ARM FRONT BUSH DETERIORATED
SLIGHT PLAY AT FRONT HUBS
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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A23 GJM is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
Across all 1990 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 127,503 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 A23 GJM, 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 36 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A23 GJM is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 August 1990.
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