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ExpiredMileage
143,489 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides multiple areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multiple (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multiple (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength multiple (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
clutch pedal anti slip worn
Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Direction indicator not working offside rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer centre (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))
Seat belt anchorage loose offside (7.1.1 (b))
Steering column universal joint insecure column clamp bolt loose (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear axle a frame x member (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel fuel tank area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage from fluid tank area (2.1.5 (a))
clutch pedal anti slip worn
Axle swivel joint has slight play offside front (2.5.A.3b)
Direction indicator not working offside front (1.4.A.2c)
Front position lamp(s) not working offside (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working offside (1.3.2b)
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release nearside front (5.2.5a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front out rigger (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded offside cfront (2.4.A.3)
Axle swivel joint has slight play offside front (2.5.A.3b)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside rear upper (2.7.4)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded servo (3.6.C.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped nearside rearand offside rear (3.6.B.1)
Braking system leaking offside rear (3.6.A.1)
Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened nearside rear (2.4.C.3c)
Headlamp aim too low nearside (1.8)
Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid offside rear calliper (3.6.A.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Shock absorber missing nearside rear missing (2.7.1b)
Side repeater not working nearside (1.4.A.2c)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering nearside front and nearside rear (6.1.A.1)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush offside rear upper (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Centre Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Prop-shaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
steering box worn
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
steering box worn
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Dampness around n/s/r hub oil seal
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Dampness around n/s/r hub oil seal
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front number plate damaged
Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
steering joint dust cover split/missing
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L197 TAF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.3%.
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 L197 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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L197 TAF is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.
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