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Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Fuel tank slightly loose slightly loose but can not fall out (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by operation of o/s/indicator (4.2.3 (c))
Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both affected by operation of hazards switch (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Fuel tank slightly loose slightly loose but can not fall out (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front swivel joint leaking grease, not yet contaminated brake disc
Nearside Rear rear of chassis not continuous seam welded, not yet within prescribed area
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle section, chassis lower and upper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear rear of chassis not continuous seam welded, not yet within prescribed area
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight misting around fuel tank breather pipe
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Not yet excessively weakened (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis, near suspension arm mount. 3 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering locking device ineffective both steering box nut / bolts loose (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front swivel joint leaking grease, not yet contaminated brake disc
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear rear of chassis not continuous seam welded, not yet within prescribed area
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced middle section, chassis lower and upper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear rear of chassis not continuous seam welded, not yet within prescribed area
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight misting around fuel tank breather pipe
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Not yet excessively weakened (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front chassis corroded
Offside Front tyre cut
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear chassis corroded
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick just started to grind against disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front chassis corroded
Handbrake high
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front tyre cut
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Positive battery terminal loose, Negative terminal heavily corroded / worn
Rear chassis corroded
Chassis corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached nut missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Chassis corroded
Nearside Rear anti roll bar drop link upper nut missing split pin
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front brakes slight judder
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering arm, drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Chassis corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective wont retract (7.1.2 (e))
Towbar attachment insecure Both rear attachment arms insecure, bolts have sheered. Towbar plate bent (6.1.6 (c) (i))
Chassis corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Both rear halfshafts worn
Chassis corroded
Chassis / brake pipes covered in underseal
Chassis corroded
Front number plate slightly obscured
Nearside Front seat belt retracts slowly
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
sump corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
sump corroded
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Unable to open fuel cap
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Tail board not secured in lower fixing
Unable to open fuel cap
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AM05 DEV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.
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 AM05 DEV, 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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AM05 DEV is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 October 2010.
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