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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corrosion with suspension mounting and towbar mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember and chassis leg (6.6.6)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. pattern also incorrect (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded drivers seat mounting also (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded corrosion with suspension mounting and towbar mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear crossmember and chassis leg (6.6.6)
Centre Front front universal prop joint has minor play
Front minor oil leak
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion passenger footwell (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre body mounting (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front tyre has minor distortion
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear tyre is heavily perished
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion centre body mounting (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check exposes a slightly damaged brake pipe (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
area of scratching on windscreen but not affecting drivers view
n/s/r half shaft spline worn
n/s/r tyre starting to deform
o/s/f Swivel joint has slight play
revers lights inop
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Area of scratching on windscreen but not affecting the drivers view of the road.
Corrosion in the area of the drivers seat mounting.
NSR body support braket detached.
NSR half shaft spline worn and has excessive end float.
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
OSF swivel joint has slight play.
OSR tyre tread distorted.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp slightly dim.
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Vehicle pulling the right slightly when braking indicating an imbalance on the brakes.
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
bolt missing from front exhaust joint
front o/s brake pad wearing thin and brake disc corroded
rear brake pads wearing thin and rear discs corroded
rear number plate bulb dull
Front discs worn
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Front discs worn
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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L483 KNT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 L483 KNT, 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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L483 KNT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 April 1994.
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