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Nearside Front outrigger corroded
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Rear cross member rusty
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis by outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle chassis (in 2 places) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front outrigger corroded
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Rear cross member rusty
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front out rigger corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear cross member corroded
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front out rigger corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive middle chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear cross member corroded
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis cross member corroded (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front chassis outrigger corroded
Offside Rear chassis corroded
Rear chassis cross member corroded
steering box drop arm ball joint rubber dust cover deteriorated
Offside Front chassis outrigger corroded
Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis outrigger (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Front Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Nearside Rear chassis outrigger corroded
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
both front hub seals are leaking slightly
both rear wheel arches are damaged
nearside rear tyre is perished and slightly out of shape
windscreen is damaged but not in swept volume
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
both front hub seals are leaking slightly
both rear wheel arches are damaged
nearside rear tyre is perished and slightly out of shape
windscreen is damaged but not in swept volume
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Oil leak
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A496 HAD is a 1983 Land Rover Defender in Brown with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
Across all 1983 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 109,986 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 A496 HAD, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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A496 HAD is a 1983 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 1983.
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