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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shockabsorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front axle small leek
Offside Front Inner axle small oil leak
Oil leak, but not excessive from transmition (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive round engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front axle small leek
Offside Front Inner axle small oil leak
Oil leak, but not excessive from transmition (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive round engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted securing pin missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front axle oil leek
Offside Front axle oil leek
Oil leak, but not excessive engine ./gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Both hu spheres slight leak
Front Bumper corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Around transmission brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front most track rod end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in front of top shock absorber mount. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at caliper. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting in front of top shock absorber mount. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge. (1.1.2 (c))
Front bumper corroded.
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer hub sphere slightly leaking.
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer hub sphere slightly leaking.
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
oil leak around transmission brake drum.
Both front swivel housings leaking grease
Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Out rigger (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Out rigger (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped on offside and nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
Both front swivel housings leaking grease
Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Out rigger (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Out rigger (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped on offside and nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
Front both front hub seals leaking slightly
chassis out riggers corroded slightly
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear diff suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
both front hub seals leaking oil slightly
engine has a slight oil leak
front steering arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated slightly
gearbox has a slight oil leak
Front both front axle hub seals leaking slightly
Rear rear exhaust pipe holed slightly
Rear shock absorber bushes worn
excessive play in handbrake drum
steering box arm has free play
battery warning light on
both front and rear springs have corrosion
front shocks have oil misting
n/s/ tyre perished
signs of oil leak
BRAKE PIPES CORRDODED IN PLACES
CORROSION IN PLACES UNDER BODY
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN
PROB HAS PLAY IN JOINTS
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
BRAKE PIPES CORRDODED IN PLACES
CORROSION IN PLACES UNDER BODY
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN
PROB HAS PLAY IN JOINTS
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front prop has slight play in rear UJ
Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front prop has slight play in rear UJ
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear tyres perished and cracking
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front springs and shocks corroded
n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge
o/s/r tyre perished and cracking
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front springs and shocks corroded
n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
o/s/r bump stop missing
small cut o/s/r tyre
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
o/s/r bump stop missing
small cut o/s/r tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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K435 UKR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.
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 K435 UKR, 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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K435 UKR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 June 1993.
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