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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear diff leaking slight
Rear exhaust tail pipe has holes
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
no coolant fan fitted
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative front, rear and repeater (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear diff leaking slight
Rear exhaust tail pipe has holes
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
no coolant fan fitted
Front Secondary bonnet catch missing.
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Park brake little reserve travel left.
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
front number plate deteriorating
Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front number plate deteriorating
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L37 OAL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 L37 OAL, 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 L37 OAL registered?
L37 OAL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 March 1994.
Is L37 OAL safe to buy?
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