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108,463 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear chassis some areas corroded
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All (5.3.2 (c))
fuel tank some staining
some bulkhead corrosion
some tyre sidewall cracking
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear chassis some areas corroded
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All (5.3.2 (c))
fuel tank some staining
some bulkhead corrosion
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear chassis some areas corroded
Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All (5.3.2 (c))
fuel tank some staining
power steering belt ?
some bulkhead corrosion
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
Rear chassis some areas corroded
fuel tank staining
some bulkhead corrosion
Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
headlights affected by stop lamp
some bulkhead corrosion
staining at fuel tank
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
some tyre age cracking
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
some tyre age cracking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear axle joint gaiter deteriated
some staining around fuel tank
wiper rubbers splitting
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear axle joint gaiter deteriated
fuel stain around tank
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear axle joint gaiter deteriated
fuel stain around tank
Nearside Rear chassis some corrosion
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear axle joint gaiter deteriated
fuel stain at tank
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear chassis some corrosion
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear axle joint gaiter deteriated
fuel stain at tank
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear brake slight bind
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
fuel staining around tank and engine
oil leak and level low
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear brake slight bind
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
fuel staining around tank and engine
oil leak and level low
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension turett some corosion
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
slight tank stain
Offside Front suspension turret some corosion
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
front prop rear uj some play
o/s/f brake disc some grease cotamination
rear crossmember coroded in places
some play steering damper bush
tow bar not fitted at test
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front prop rear uj some play
o/s/f brake disc some grease cotamination
rear crossmember coroded in places
some play steering damper bush
tow bar not fitted at test
Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
o/s/f brake disc grease contamination borderline pass
some play steering damper bush
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)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
o/s/f brake disc grease contamination borderline pass
some play steering damper bush
Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)
front prop rear uj worn
n/s headlight holed
n/s rear chassis getting weak
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)
front prop rear uj worn
n/s headlight holed
n/s rear chassis getting weak
tyres age cracked
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
n/s susp sits low
n/s/r tyre outer wall cracking
o/s headlight opp ?
o/s wiper starting to split
o/s/f upper tractor joint borderline play
rear cross member getting weak
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front brake hoses borderline
handbrake near end reserve travel
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
handbrake near end of reserve travel
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K318 GTW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 K318 GTW, 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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K318 GTW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 March 1993.
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