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Brake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play hub sphere (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed offside front and nearside front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
corrosion around bonnet hinges
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed offside front and nearside front (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
corrosion around bonnet hinges
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
heavu corrosion to whole of chassis but not weak
hub swivels leaking on front not excessively just weeping
Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox and transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
heavu corrosion to whole of chassis but not weak
hub swivels leaking on front not excessively just weeping
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine gear box transfer box front and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
heavy corrosion to chassis but not reduced strength
Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting within 30cm of the steering box mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick will need discs aswell (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine gear box transfer box front and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
heavy corrosion to chassis but not reduced strength
Offside Front bump stop missing
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded steel brake pipe from under side bonnet area to brake hose corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassi rail holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassi rail holed behind bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front bump stop missing
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front bump stop missing
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
a timber sheet as been fitted under all front seat base frames but seat belts are mounted safely
parking brake travel high
Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger holed in inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger holed in inner arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play swivel as excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Driver's seat insecure bolt missing from the n/s/r corner of drivers seat (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front bump stop missing
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
a timer mod as been made under all front seats but seat belts are not mounted on timber mod
parking brake travel high
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play Drop[ link from steering box (2.2.B.1g)
Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear indicator slight white
Rear reg plate lamp slight dimm
slight play steering shaft U .J
Centre Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside 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)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Centre Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside 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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
both rear bump stops missing
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
both rear bump stops missing
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
all inner sills weak and corroded
rear bump stops missing
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
all inner sills weak and corroded
oil leak from gear box and engine
rear cross member weak and corroded
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
bonnet pull very stiff to open
both headlamp patterns weak
offside spherical hub slight leak
Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear 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)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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DIG 8081 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.
Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 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 DIG 8081, 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 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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DIG 8081 is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 1993.
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