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81,738 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
slight oil leak steering box area
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
slight fluid leak from steering box
NSF TYRE AGED (1990)
NSR TYRE AGED (1990)
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
OSF TYRE AGED (1990)
OSR TYRE AGED (1990)
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))
REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
NSF TYRE AGED (1990)
NSR TYRE AGED (1990)
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
OSF TYRE AGED (1990)
OSR TYRE AGED (1990)
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIPPED (3.2 (a) (i))
REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
All Four tyres heavily perished on sidewalls and fronts worn close to wear indicators
All body mounts corroded
Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle joint weeping
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Various chassis and floor areas corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
All body mounts corroded
All four coil springs corroded
All four tyres heavily perished and tearing on sidewalls
Offside front axle knuckle joint weeping
Rear service brake performance low, requires attention
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Various chassis and floor areas corroded
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested due to risk of damage to vehicle (8.2.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm loose (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various over vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust system blowing advise sealing
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front both tyres badly cracked and has deep cuts in tread not down to cords
Front steering damper bush worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Rear door skin split
Rear both tyres badly cracked and has deep cuts in tread not down to cords
various corrosion over vehicle
Rear position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
registration plate incorrect both (6.3.1a)
Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded both sides fronts and rears (2.4.C.1b)
slight oil leak
Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded both sides fronts and rears (2.4.C.1b)
slight oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
REAR SERVICE BRAKE EFFORTS POOR
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
OIL LEAK FROM OSF SWIVEL JOINT SEAL
REAR SERVICE BRAKE EFFORTS POOR
OIL LEAK FROM OSF AXLE SWIVEL JOINT - RECOMMEND REPAIR
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
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 Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
OIL LEAK FROM OSF AXLE SWIVEL JOINT - RECOMMEND REPAIR
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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L508 DKM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 L508 DKM, 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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L508 DKM is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 December 1993.
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