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Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering column UJ appears to be partially seized. no wear detected.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component ball joint excessively worn O/S/R anti roll link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen NOT SPRAYING ON TO DRIVERS SIDE (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On axle (1.1.11 (c))
Daytime running lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
Daytime running lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened rear (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
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 ()
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin corroded away (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play next to steering damper marked in yellow (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front tyre worn inner edge
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
both rear brake discs corroded and pitted
coolant level low
exhaust corroded
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
oil leak from rear diff input seal
Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
oil leak from rear diff input seal
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
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C8 TGF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 C8 TGF, 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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What year was C8 TGF registered?
C8 TGF is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 March 2003.
Is C8 TGF safe to buy?
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