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COVERED IN UNDERSEAL
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin engine breather (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at spring (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced at trailing arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Coolant leak
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front swivel has slight seepage of oil
Nearside Rear body outrigger heavily corroded
Offside Front swivel slight seepage of oil
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Bonnet primary retaining device insecure Missing (3.1 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Lower Steering arm modification unsafe Attachment to steering box, excessive play (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis by trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Upper coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Fulcrum (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Bonnet stay missing
General corrosion on vehicle
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Passengers (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Swivel leaking
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Upper Chassis support brace excessively corroded
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Swivel leaking
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front swivels misting oil ( BOTH)
General corrosion on chassis
General corrosion on underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Corrosion (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Brake backing plate insecure /rubbing on wheel
Front Steering linkage fouling Rear steering bar (2.1.4 (a))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front swivels misting oil ( BOTH)
General corrosion on chassis
General corrosion on underside of vehicle
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Corrosion (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Brake backing plate insecure /rubbing on wheel
Front Dip beams have poor beam images
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp condensated
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential pinion area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Dip beams have poor beam images
Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp condensated
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential pinion area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front pattern not good on both headlights
Front wipers split but still clearing
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
excessive play in rear diff
oil leak
power steering belt loose
rear towbar step insecure
slight corrosion on all of chassis
spare wheel on roof held on with cable ties
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases just before joint (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both hockey stick bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes side light (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) leaking power steering box (2.3.3b)
Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint axle ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front pattern not good on both headlights
Front wipers split but still clearing
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
excessive play in rear diff
oil leak
power steering belt loose
rear towbar step insecure
slight corrosion on all of chassis
spare wheel on roof held on with cable ties
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Inner Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
N/s/f flexy ferrule corroding
N/s/f radius arm bush worn
Rear cross member holed
Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
N/s/f flexy ferrule corroding
N/s/f radius arm bush worn
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L404 DPL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 L404 DPL, 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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L404 DPL is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1994.
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