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Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
Nearside Front out rigger corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front body outrigger
rear chassis rusty
slight play in nsf wheel bearing
underside of vehicle very dirty
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting X MEMBER (6.6.6)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH REAR LOWER (2.7.4)
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O FFSIDE STEERING ARM LINK (2.2.C.1c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
Front rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear TYRE PERISHED
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush BOTH REAR LOWER (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
n/s/f arch moulding loose
n/s/r arch moulding loose
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
n/s/f arch moulding loose
n/s/r arch moulding loose
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
N/Side wheel arch cover cracked
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
N/Side wheel arch cover cracked
BOTH NUMBER PLATES DAMAGED
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Propshaft component defective
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L199 BBC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.
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 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 L199 BBC, 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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L199 BBC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 December 1993.
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