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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside door pillar corroded not structural
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis covered in dirt
front steering damper bush slight play
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to antiroll bar mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis next to fuel tank (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front bulkhead (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside door pillar corroded not structural
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis covered in dirt
front steering damper bush slight play
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play front drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play nearside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure out rigger (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure out rigger (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Power steering component insecure shock absorber bush (2.1.5 (d) (i))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Nearside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti rollbar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play a frame (2.5.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Front outrigger corroded
Steering pivot point has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1g)
Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre cross member (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber turret (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
rear of chassis corroded but not seriously weakened
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
rusty underneath
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
rusty underneath
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
drop arm balljoint boot split
drop arm balljoint boot split
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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L141 TAF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.4%.
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 L141 TAF, 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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L141 TAF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.
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