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116,009 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp not working on main beam nearside and offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive both axle seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
genaral surface corrosion underneath vehicle
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
front no plate worn
nearside and offside front diff seals weeping
offside front steering arm has play in the ball joint
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
rear cross member corroded.
wipers do not self park.
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K355 XWL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 K355 XWL, 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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K355 XWL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1993.
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