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43,369 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Hazard warning tell-tale is not a flashing light (4.9.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking fuel tank leaking, fuel around tank sump plug and over cover (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
rear fog switch a bit dodgy
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
slight travel on brake pedle
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
slight travel on brake pedle
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear axle A FRAME BALL JOINT SLIGHT PLATY
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear axle A FRAME BALL JOINT SLIGHT PLATY
Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
hazard warning tail tell not working.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Floor excessively deteriorated floor cross member (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
hazard warning tail tell not working.
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure corrosion mounting area (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected flexi hose insecure mounting area excessivly corroded (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected (1.1.21 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Front swivel hubs leaking slightly
Nearside Front floor corroded & holed
Front swivel hubs leaking slightly
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front floor corroded & holed
nearside front inner wheel arch to bulk head corroded ..
Front wheel bearing has excessive play both (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
nearside front inner wheel arch to bulk head corroded ..
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Front and rear number plates look slightly to small.
Oil leak
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Corrosion around all welded repaires to chassis.
Oil leak from front swivel seals/engine and gear box areas.
heavy corrosion on chassis and around all suspension mounting pionts advise full chassis clean down and re inspect.
Chassis Has Been Heavly Repaired & Welded In Numerous Areas.
Gearbox Chassis X Member Badly Disorted.
Handbrake Lever Has Slight Movement On Its Mountings
N/S/F Tyre Side Wall Is Perished.
O/S/F Tyre Side Wall Is Perished.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Chassis Has Been Heavly Repaired & Weld In Numerous Areas.
Engine Cooling Fan Fowling Housing.
Gearbox Chassis X Member Badly Disorted.
Handbrake Lever Has Slight Movement On Its Mountings.
N/S/F Tyre Side Wall Is Perished.
O/S/F Tyre Side Wall Is Perished.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
oil leak engine
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
oil leak engine
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Drag link end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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L236 DPY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 L236 DPY, 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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L236 DPY is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 December 1993.
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