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152,967 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front hub seal leak
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
no reverse light
Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
No reverse light
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (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))
Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
No reverse light
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced fuel tank support (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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L245 GVP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 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 L245 GVP, 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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L245 GVP is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 April 1994.
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