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116,895 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slight travel. (1.1.6 (d))
Front Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link 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 Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated slight travel. (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Upper Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated needs adjustment (1.1.6 (d))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body out rigg leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
Front Fuel pipe chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Coolant leak radiator leak. ()
Front wiper motor not working on fast setting.
Rear both halfshaft splines exc. worn and possible hub flanges too.
Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak radiator leak. ()
Front wiper motor not working on fast setting.
Rear both halfshaft splines exc. worn and possible hub flanges too.
Rear reversing light n/w
top turbo hose insecure.
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated,ok at test.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
slight play in nearside front trackrod end
slight play in steering box lower arm ball joint
Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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A5 TBR is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
Across all 1990 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 127,503 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 A5 TBR, 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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A5 TBR is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 March 1990.
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