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Central chassis support tube heavily corroded
Nearside Front bulkhead corner corroded
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead corner (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering drop arm to drag link ball joint boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Central chassis support tube heavily corroded
Nearside Front bulkhead corner corroded
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead corner (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm to offside drag link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive axle swivel unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake drum (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt to steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively brake drum (1.2.1 (e))
Offside headlight slightly loose
Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A bar central ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Upper Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering uj slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak near fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Upper Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering uj slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
horn note feeble
long travel on parking brake lever
slight diesel seepage on fuel pump pipe
wipers have limited sweep action
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
horn note feeble
long travel on parking brake lever
slight diesel seepage on fuel pump pipe
wipers have limited sweep action
Slight weep to both front hub seals
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Split (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Slight weep to both front hub seals
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front door frames rusty and holed
both rear suspension bump stops missing
drivers door mirror loose
engine oil leak
front axel swivel seals leaking
gearbox oil leak
off side front suspension bump stop missing
transfer box oil leak
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
engine oil leak
front axel hub seals damp
gear box oil leak
rear suspension bump stops missing
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
all exhaust rubbers perished
engine oil leak
front axel hub seals have slight leak
front bulk head rusty
gear box oil leak
off side front and both rear suspension bump stops missing
off side front door mirror loose
off side front door rusty and weak
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
all exhaust rubbers perished
both front hub seals leaking but not to excess
both rear suspension bump stops missing
gear box oil leak
hand brake warning light not working
off side front door mirror loose
off side front suspension bump stop missing
rear diff oil leak
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
all exhaust rubbers perished
both front hub seals leaking but not to excess
both rear suspension bump stops missing
gear box oil leak
hand brake warning light not working
off side front door mirror loose
off side front suspension bump stop missing
rear diff oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both rear and offside front axle upper bump stops are missing
front windscreen wiper linkage ie worn and knocking
no lockout on parking brake eficiency?
offside and nearside front swivel seals are leaking
parking brake warning light is inoperative
trailer socket is inoperative?
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both rear and offside front axle upper bump stops are missing
front windscreen wiper linkage ie worn and knocking
no lockout on parking brake eficiency?
offside and nearside front swivel seals are leaking
parking brake warning light is inoperative
rear brake back-plates look wet--""both sides"
trailer socket is inoperative?
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
both front swivel seals are weeping
both rear and offside front axle bump stops are missing
front floor pans are corroded [both sides]
major play in front windscreen wiper spindle areas
offside front bulkhead rusty
offside front mirror is loose on its mount
oil dripping off rear of engine?
slight lift in nearside front drag link ball joint
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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 has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
both front swivel seals are weeping
both rear and offside front axle bump stops are missing
front floor pans are corroded [both sides]
major play in front windscreen wiper spindle areas
offside front bulkhead rusty
offside front mirror is loose on its mount
offside rear brake backplate is soaked in oil
oil dripping off rear of engine?
slight lift in nearside front drag link ball joint
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
both rear axle bump stops are missing
exhaust looks in poor condition
front bulkhead around servo area looks corroded
offside front mirror mount is loose on hinge
rear cross member is showing corrosion
rear service brake increase decrease differential is high, nearside rear brakes are juddering slightly
slight knock-rattle from steering
strongly advise--front radius arm bushes are badly worn
strongly advise--park brake lever has very long travel
front brake pads look low
front windscreen wipers knocking and poor clearance
park brake lever has long travel
rear chassis rails are corroded on both sides
slight play in offside front swivle joint area, swivle joint seal is starting to leak
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
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 has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
both rear axle bump stops are missing
front brake pads look low
front windscreen wipers knocking and poor clearance
park brake lever has long travel
power steering belt is starting to slip
rear chassis rails are corroded on both sides
severe brake judder noted on rear brakes when starting roller test, as test progressed judder faded away to an acceptable level [rusty drums??]
slight play in offside front swivle joint area, swivle joint seal is starting to leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both rear axle bump stops are missing
park brake lever has long travel [linkage is worn]
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear axle bump stops are missing
park brake lever has long travel [linkage is worn]
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
oil leak looks like its coming froom oil cooler
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K315 OPX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Purple with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 K315 OPX, 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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K315 OPX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 10 May 1993.
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