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151,731 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion under side all suspension components/chassis
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion under side all suspension components/chassis
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all under side (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion under side all suspension components/chassis/exhaust
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
corrosion under side all suspension components/chassis/exhaust
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes & unions along o/s chassis greased (1.1.11 (c))
General surface corrosion to chassis & suspension components
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Multi LED lamp, some lamps inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Multi LED lamp, some lamps inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded calliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded calliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened vented brake discs excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
rear brake discs corroded and pitted
mainline brake pipes corroded by centre joints
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front door hindge's worn
Nearside Rear drive flange slightly damp
Offside Front door hindge's worn
Offside Front seat base badly torn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fuel tank leaking signs of dampness (7.2.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front door hindge's worn
Nearside Rear drive flange slightly damp
Offside Front door hindge's worn
Offside Front seat base badly torn
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault & TC light (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front floor covering holed
Offside Front seat base torn
vehicle very dirty underside
Nearside Rear accident damaged but no sharp edges
Nearside sill damaged
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear accident damaged but no sharp edges
Nearside sill damaged
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BIG 7778 is a 2011 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
Across all 2011 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.8% with a typical mileage of 56,514 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 BIG 7778, 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 15 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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BIG 7778 is a 2011 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 2011.
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