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110,197 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Hub seal weeping
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Floor holed and corroded but not yet encroaching into prescribed
Offside Front Hub seal weeping
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Power steering component leaking Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Cable snapped (1.1.6 (d))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Hub seal weeping
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Floor holed and corroded but not yet encroaching into prescribed
Offside Front Hub seal weeping
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail a frame securing bolt broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded To calipers both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Out rigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Mainline (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
front and rear shockers corroded
surface rust on all brake pipes
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
front and rear shockers corroded
surface rust on all brake pipes
some corrosion on rear crossmember
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play on drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
some corrosion on rear crossmember
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
surface cracks n/s/rear tyre
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
small surface cracks o/s/front tyre inner/outer sidewall no cords showing
small cracks o/s/front tyre no cords showing
centre exhaust rubber split
nearside rear bump stop missing
steering box drop arm joint has gaitor missing
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
centre exhaust rubber split
nearside rear bump stop missing
steering box drop arm joint has gaitor missing
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Propshaft component defective
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside front wheel is different width to all other wheels
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
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L490 LFO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.
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 L490 LFO, 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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L490 LFO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 25 October 1993.
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