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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced As marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced As marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion and holes outer skin both front footwells under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive weep from both hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner corrosion and holes in door
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner corrosion and holes in both rear doors
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner back panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear assemblies (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole inner frame of bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corrosion holes along edge of floor near seat mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion and holes outer skin both front footwells under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive weep from both hub seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner corrosion and holes in door
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Inner corrosion and holes in both rear doors
Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner back panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear assemblies (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion hole inner frame of bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion holes outer skin of both foot wells under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive both hub seals weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion and small hole inner bonnet frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower corrosion holes bottom of door frame
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion inner back panel area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear corrosion and small holes in bottom of both rear door frames
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear complete assembly's (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced complete chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Corrosion holes in both rear door frames
Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion holes outer skins of both front foot wells (6.1.1 (c) (i))
General surface corrosion on chassis
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underneath servo mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front corrosion hole bottom of door frame
small corrosion holes in rear body lower crossmember both sides
Nearside Rear Lower side light lens colour faded/ worn
Nearside Rear Upper additional side light and indicator partially not working
Offside Rear Upper additional side light not working
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Idler arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))
Oil misting round engine
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Oil misting round engine
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar 'D' bush (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
offside front wiper leaves screen slightly smeary
slight play in offside steering box stabaliser arm bush
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
offside front wiper leaves screen slightly smeary
slight play in offside steering box stabaliser arm bush
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear number plate deteriorated
center exhaust mounting weak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
front number pate slightly damaged
middle exhaust splitting
play in rear diff
rear roll bar mountings and links slight play
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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L240 YPV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 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 L240 YPV, 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 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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L240 YPV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 January 1994.
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