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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged brake hose insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive from transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to spring mount (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to spring mount and calliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished to the extent cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive from transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to spring mount (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material next to spring mount and calliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread / large flints embedded in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing / age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive rear engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts in tread / large flints embedded in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing / age cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main rail, lower face adjacent to rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main rail ,lower face ,adjacent to rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main rail, lower face adjacent to rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear crossmember area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced main rail ,lower face ,adjacent to rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive Main gear box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross member area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
corrosion to offside front lower floor pan
corrosion to rear chassis cross tow bar member
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 7.53 (8.2.2.2 (b))
corrosion to offside front lower floor pan
corrosion to rear chassis cross tow bar member
Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit
Nearside front drag link gaiter perished cracked
corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipe
corrosion to offside and nearside rear axle metal brake pipes
dampness to injection pump
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 4.75 (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear tail pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front tyre close to legal limit
Nearside front drag link gaiter perished cracked
corrosion to offside and nearside rear axle metal brake pipes
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 3.68 (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords several places (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in several places (4.1.D.1a)
offside rear tyre perished cracking in tread and sidewalls
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 4.00 (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
offside rear tyre perished cracking in tread and sidewalls
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
fuel tank seams damp
os mirror slightly loose
osr tyre cracked and perished in tread
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both windscreen wipers split
fuel tank seams damp
oil leak around cylinder 4 injector area
os mirror slightly loose
osr tyre cracked and perished in tread
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight corrosion offside bulkhead by servo.
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight corrosion offside bulkhead by servo.
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L375 XLT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.
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 L375 XLT, 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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L375 XLT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.
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