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232,207 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front small split in wiper
Oil leak
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front & rear tyre sizes 235/85/16 all approx 10% worn,spare wheel tyre new,chassis-o/s & n /s inside just before rear axle nasty rust blisters,rear prop shaft rear universal joint has slight play
front door pins have play/wear,reversing light not working,front brake discs have wear & edges scaly,front brake pads-outer pad approx 1/2 worn,inner pad approx 2/3 worn.
service brake efficiency 55%, parking brake efficiency 21%
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front & rear tyre sizes 235/85/16 all approx 10% worn & 10 ply, spare wheel tyre new,reversing light not working,front door pins have wear/play,n/s wiper blade rubber splitting slightly,front brake discs have wear & edges scaly.
front brake pads-outer pad approx 1/2 worn,inner pad approx 2/3 worn,exhaust system rusty,rear prop shaft rear universal joint has slight play,chassis-o/s & n/s inside just before rear axle nasty rust blisters.
service brake efficiency 58%, parking brake efficiency 16%,o/s rear brake disc inner face scored advise to change.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
front & rear tyre sizes 235/85/16,n/s front tyre approx 2/3 worn,rear tyres approx 10% worn, spare wheel tyre new,front brake pads approx 10% worn,rear brake pads approx 1/3 worn,rear brake discs have slight wear on outer face.
o/s & n/s wiper blade rubbers splitting slightly,n/s front door pins have wear/play,o/s front door stiff to open from inside,front metal brake pipes rusty,n/s front outer part of chassis rust blisters.
service brake efficiency 58%, parking brake efficiency 19%, rear brakes out of balance.
All rear brake pipes are covered in underseal so full examination not possible.
N/S rear brake pads are showing signs of overheating.
N/S rear brake pads seem to be at uneven heights in caliper. Further investigation required.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
O/S and N/S front metal brake pipes are corroded.
Oil leaks on front and rear axles.
Small amount of play in N/S front wheel bearing.
All brake pipes covered with underseal.
N/S front brake pipe corroded but covered with underseal.
Oil leak on engine.
Oil leak on transfer box.
Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.
All brake pipes covered with underseal.
N/S front brake pipe corroded but covered with underseal.
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Oil leak on engine.
Oil leak on transfer box.
Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front number plate cracked but still legible.
Front seat belts slightly bobbled and damaged.
N/S front bulkhead upper corner corroded, but not within 30cm of a prescribed area and covered by snorkel.
N/S front trac k rod end gaiter split.
N/S front wiper blade starting to deteriorate.
N/S rear bumpstop rubber starting to deteriorate.
O/S and N/S Front swivel housing leaking oil.
Small amount of lift in rear axle A frame ball joint.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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L268 FNF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 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 L268 FNF, 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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L268 FNF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.
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