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Corrosion to rear cross member
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Lighting main-beam switch deteriorated
Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing Front Propshaft rear flange ()
Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Rear diff. top mounting ball joint deteriorated
Wiper blades deteriorated
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both wiper blades worn
engine oil leak
offside front seat worn
offside rear reflecter broken
rear cross member corroded
rear propshaft uj worn
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both wiper blades worn
engine oil leak
offside front seat worn
offside rear reflecter broken
rear cross member corroded
rear propshaft uj worn
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front inner brake pads worn
front propshaft bolts loose
two different headlamps fitted
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both front inner brake pads worn
front propshaft bolts loose
nearside front lens broken
two different headlamps fitted
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both wiper blades worn
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pedal anti slip pad worn
Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Front prop shaft retaining bolts loose and nuts missing
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Brake pedal anti slip pad worn
Clutch pedal anti slip pad missing
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Front prop shaft retaining bolts loose and nuts missing
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
clutch pedal rubber missing
front brake imbalance. 11% (limit 25%)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L286 DFX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 L286 DFX, 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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What year was L286 DFX registered?
L286 DFX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 April 1994.
Is L286 DFX safe to buy?
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