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144,712 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower slight play in swivel joint
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
chassis corroded
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower slight play in swivel joint
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
chassis corroded
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
light corrosion on chassis
nearside front wing damaged
nearside rear hub oil seal light misting
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all underbody and chassie corroded and covered in mud
steering damper bush slight play
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm on steering box (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all underbody and chassie corroded and covered in mud
steering damper bush slight play
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all underbody and chassie covered in mud and corroded
steering arm slight play in ball joint
steering damper bush slight play
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Body insecure foot well at badley corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking caliper (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Front Body insecure footwell badley corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake valve leaking caliper (1.1.7 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced x 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre x 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front greese cap missing
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all underbody corroded and covered in mud
battery tray corroded
drop arm slight play in ball joint
steering damper bush slight play
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
all under body and battery tray corroded
underbody covered in mud
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected bulk head (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
all under body and battery tray corroded
underbody covered in mud
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all underbody covered in mud
slight play in steering ram bush
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
all underbody covered in mud
slight play in steering ram bush
Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
all tyres cracking on side walls
corrosion underbody
mud underbody
Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to damage (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure snapped (2.7.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe slightly corroded 2x in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
all tyres cracking on side walls
corrosion underbody
mud underbody
corrosion underbody
steering damper rubber bush slight movement
tyres cracking
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings tube (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Steering component deformed and unserviceable steering arm bent (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
corrosion underbody
steering damper rubber bush slight movement
tyres cracking
both front wheel bearings slight play
covered in mud under body
steering damper bush slight play
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front wheel bearings slight play
covered in mud under body
steering damper bush slight play
corrosion underbody
mud underbody
steering box damp
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
corrosion underbody
steering box damp
under body covered in mud
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
muddy under body
offside front tyre cracking
steering box damp
Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
muddy under body
offside front tyre cracking
steering box damp
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering damper deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
all underbody covered in mud
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
all underbody covered in mud
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
discs pitted
hand brake high
under body covered in mud unable to inspect proply
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
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L199 LAO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 L199 LAO, 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 LAO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 December 1993.
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