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Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both sides (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Bumper (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Both sides (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced tailgate (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn slight play (5.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure wheel arch (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Steering component modified such that the steering is adversely affected steering shocker lower bush missing (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn slight play (5.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front repeater lamp missing
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Hub seal leaking slightly
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
both front wiperblades splitting
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Hub seal leaking slightly
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
high travel to handbrake
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both (5.2.2a)
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
Nearside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Slight play in the rear prop rear u.j
Coolant leak on the cylinder head core plug
Oil leaks
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Coolant leak on the cylinder head core plug
Front and rear brake pads worn low
Nearside front drive cap/c.v joint end worn allowing transmision slack
Oil leaks
Rear prop front u.j worn
Offside front wheel bearing has slight play
Radius arm bush's have slight play
Slight play in the steering damper bush
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Front brake pads worn
Offside front wheel bearing has slight play
Radius arm bush's have slight play
Slight play in the rear prop rear u.j
Slight play in the steering damper bush
Rear shock absorber lower bush's have some movement
Slight play in the steering damper bush
Wipers do not park in correct place
Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Play in both rear propshaft u.j's
Rear inner brake pads low
Rear shock absorber lower bush's have some movement
Slight play in nearside fornt wheel bearing
Slight play in the steering damper bush
Wipers do not park in correct place
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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AO03 AKU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 2003 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 86,068 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 AO03 AKU, 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 23 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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AO03 AKU is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 March 2003.
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