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Nearside Rear outer door handle missing but can be opened with original lever.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
o.s.f hub seal slight weep
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
rear bump stop missing
slight engine oil leak
slight fraying and damage on all seatbelts
steel wheel fitted on l/h rear
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering holed (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
oil on parking brake drum
slight fraying and damage on all seatbelts
steel wheel fitted on l/h rear
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear supply pipe to rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower mounting plates (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply pipe to nearside front flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged side facing seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged forward facing seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged side facing seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear chassis within 30 cm of rear coil spring upper mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central chassis cross member where rear axle 'A' frame front mount brackets attach (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
rear suspension bump stops missing
slight wear in all rear forward facing passenger seat back rest retaining mechanisms
Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear brake pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
Central Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. all centre row seats backrests (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended forward facing seat belt (7.1.2 (d))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear supply pipe to rear flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower mounting plates (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply pipe to nearside front flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged side facing seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged forward facing seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged side facing seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Seat belt slightly damaged both front (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front coil spring lower mounting plates (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front shock absorber upper attachment turrets (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear chassis within 30 cm of rear coil spring upper mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central chassis cross member where rear axle 'A' frame front mount brackets attach (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front lower cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust tail pipe missing
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear coil spring lower spring base plates (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel hose corroded filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both sides rear lap strap webbing (7.1.2 (d))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides front seat belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear suspension bump stops missing
wear in all rear (horizontal) passenger seat back rest latch mechanisms
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides central/rear outer body mounts (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm both front mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear coil spring lower spring base plates (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fuel hose corroded filler neck (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Seat belt buckle slightly damaged both sides rear lap strap webbing (7.1.2 (d))
Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both sides front seat belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
no reverse lamps working
Both rear suspension bump stops missing
Front cross member slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Lap belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly Deteriorated
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Lap belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak Engine ()
Slight power steering oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Side step (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both rear suspension bump stops missing
Front cross member slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Lap belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly Deteriorated
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Lap belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak Engine ()
Slight power steering oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both rear bump stops missing
Front cross member slightly corroded
Nearside Front Body mounting outrigger corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Lap belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Drivers (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened Lap Belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Central Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Rear steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Front cross member slightly corroded
Nearside Front Body mounting outrigger corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Lap belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Panhard rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Bolt loose (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Drivers (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened Lap Belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
corrosion in n/s front body mounting
deterioration in n/s rear tyre outer side wall
slight play in o/s front lower swivel
Ball joint has excessive play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
corrosion in n/s front body mounting
deterioration in n/s rear tyre outer side wall
slight play in o/s front lower swivel
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
O/S hub seal has a slight leak
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
underside of vehicle muddy
O/S hub seal has a slight leak
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
underside of vehicle muddy
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
n/s/rear bump stop missing
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s and o/s rear chassis rusty
n/s hub slightleak
o/s/r tyre worn on edges
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G394 DOX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 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 G394 DOX, 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 37 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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G394 DOX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 November 1989.
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