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Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also has reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil also has reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A-frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated hub seals (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated hub seals (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking at crossmember (2.1.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Seat belt buckle missing center belt (7.1.2 (d))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
steering damper has a worn bush nsf
Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Power steering malfunctioning belt loose (2.1.5 (a))
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
suspension/shock absorber bushes worn/perished,steering ball joints worn/noisy/play infront hubs/seals weeping
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear door corroded
reverse light not working
Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking no brake pedal (1.2.1 (g))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam switch intermmitant (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear door corroded
reverse light not working
Front axle corroding
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
no reverse lights
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel spongey and little resistance (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength "A" frame bracket mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front axle corroding
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
no reverse lights
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush and slight play upper (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 'A' frame bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 'A' frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear brake backing plate damp
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
front axle corroding
no reverse light
Front both swivel joints slight play
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle a frame joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
no reverse lights
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Front both swivel joints slight play
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle a frame joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
no reverse lights
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear brake slightly binding
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top of chassis angle bracket (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 63% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
both rear tyres perishing
o/s/f driveshaft sphere leaking
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
both rear tyres perishing
o/s/f driveshaft sphere leaking
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside 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)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
o/s/f driveshaft sphere leaking
unable to open fuel cap
underside of vehicle very muddy
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
near side front tyre and near side rear tyres perishing
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
near side front near side rear tyres perishing
ADV REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
ADV REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT
advise osr side wall starting to deteriate
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
advise osr tyre side wall deteriating
corrosion to front of bulkhead underneath air flaps
excessive hand brake travel no reserve travel
front brake hose ferrels rusty
minor wall damage to n/s/f tyre
slight lift in lower steering drop arm ball joint
slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing
surface corrosion to front brake pipes feeding and after flexy hoses
both front brake back plates missing
excessive park travel
play in rear axle a frame ball joint
rear shock covers missing
slight damage front no plate
slight oil leak o s f tractor housing
slight play o s r bearing
slight surface corrosion front to rear brake pipe
steering track arm slightly bent
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
both front brake back plates missing
excessive park travel
play in rear a frame ball joint
rear shock covers missing
slight play o s r bearing
track rod arm slightly bent
both front disc backplates missing
n s r tyre wall cracking
oil leak o s f tractor housing
slight play o s r bearing
steering box weaping
surface corrosion on all brake pipes
suspect park brake partly seized
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both front disc backplates missing
n s r tyre wall cracking
oil leak o s f tractor housing
slight play o s r bearing
steering box weaping
surface corrosion on all brake pipes
suspect park brake partly seized
small exhaust blow from rear box
vehicle presented in dirty condition underneath
windscreen chiped
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
front tyres low
nail and metal object in n/s/r tyre
slight play in drop arm balljoint
slight play in n/s/f track rod end
surface rust on n/s/r brake pipe
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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L43 ATT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 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 L43 ATT, 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 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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L43 ATT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.
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