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189,925 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bush worn. Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Shock absorber lower mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Various transmission oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, rear bush worn. Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leaking at front and central differentials and both front output shafts (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight play at nearside rear wheel
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
poor reserve travel parking brake lever
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member corroded by tow bar (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported at rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
poor reserve travel parking brake lever
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
steering box damp
under body repairs
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
osf chassis corroded.
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both front lower door hinges have slight movement.
Brake and clutch pedal rubbers split.
Different wheels and different size tyres fitted on rear axle than rear axle.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both front lower door hinges have slight movement.
Brake and clutch pedal rubbers split.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
20 spots of corrosion see block plan
30 spots of corrosion see block plan + rear chassis
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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L135 HOF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 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 L135 HOF, 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 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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L135 HOF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 21 May 1994.
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