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220,071 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission transferbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member. 3 holes (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Steering column universal joint insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Driver's door hinge insecure check strap not attached (6.2.B.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view wipers don't park (8.2.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak from transmission and rear diff
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint Reservoir pipe to box (2.3.3b)
Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed play in hinge (6.2.B.2)
passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed rear door heavily corroded (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
oil leak from engine
wipers do not park.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine Drift occured (7.4.B.3b)
Fuel system component leaking high pressure pump (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
oil leak from engine
wipers do not park.
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
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B993 EKU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 1985 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 122,807 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 B993 EKU, 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 41 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B993 EKU is a 1985 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1985.
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