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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases infront of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive both front swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slam panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OSF OUTIRIGGERS HOLED AND BREAKING UP (BOTH) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR OF REAR CROSMEMEBER HAS MULTIPLE HOLES AND BREAKING UP (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper not working NSF AND OSF (3.4 (a))
Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure NSR AND OSR (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fuel system component leaking diesel pump on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hockey stick mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mounts on top of outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength hockey stick mount on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger / body mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger / body mount brackets (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front cross member dented
Nearside Front door in poor structural condition
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both heavily cracked side walls and worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all coil springs corroded
all seats in poor condition
all suspension components/mountings corroded
both front swivel housings leaking grease/oil
entire chassis/mountings heavily corroded
oil leak
various brake hose ferrells/unions corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake cable insecure parking brake cable not secure in body bracket (1.1.15 (c))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Chassis (and outriggers) has all over corrosion, but not (yet) considered excessive
Front diff has slight play in at U/J
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, from engine and front diff.
Steering box has seepage Drop arm damp (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam NSF and OSF (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam NS and OS will not switch off!!! (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust system insecure has a poor temp repair (wire holding it up!) (6.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak NSF and OSF leaking (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm egde worn away (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Chassis (and outriggers) has all over corrosion, but not (yet) considered excessive
Front diff has slight play in at U/J
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, from engine and front diff.
Steering box has seepage Drop arm damp (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded NSF and OSF (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded NSR and OSR crossmember multiple holes (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded NSF and OSF (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Front prop u/j's worn
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger holed (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Steering box drop arm (2.2.C.1c)
Ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Front prop u/j's worn
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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L164 UAF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.1%.
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 L164 UAF, 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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L164 UAF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 September 1993.
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