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Offside Cab steps insecure 1 x bolt slightly loose (6.2.8 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings insecure at steering box (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Cab steps insecure cab step rear bolt slightly loose (6.2.8 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box control arm, movement between arm and shaft from box (2.3 (a) (i))
both front to rear brake pipes as they join the flexis are insecure as they go through the mount brackets
oil leak
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both nearside and the offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both the nearside and the offside rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box control arm, movement between arm and shaft from box (2.3 (a) (i))
both front to rear brake pipes as they join the flexis are insecure as they go through the mount brackets
oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover perished and split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Dust cover perished and split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Dust cover perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm Steering box drop arm slightly loose at sector shaft, advise rectification soon (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear seats and seatbelts renewed
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear seats and seatbelts renewed
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
A frame ball joint has slight play
Central Rear seat belt not working
Gearbox has a slight oil leak
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
A frame ball joint has slight play
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Central Rear seat belt not working
Gearbox has a slight oil leak
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Body Damaged, No Sharp Projections
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front - Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front - Rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. Boot (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Body Damaged, No Sharp Projections
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
slight oil leaks on front hub swivels
near side front swivel hub seal slightly weaping
off side front swivel hub seal slightly weaping
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
near side front swivel hub seal slightly weaping
off side front swivel hub seal slightly weaping
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AK10 VGA is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
Across all 2010 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 58,096 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 AK10 VGA, 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 16 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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AK10 VGA is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 March 2010.
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