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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Front propshaft rear uj has play
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front ball joint slight play
Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front ball joint slight play
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Battery box holed and corroded
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Ns and Os front floors corroded and holed
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis holed and corroded ( front radius arm rear mount area ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis holed and corroded (rear trailing arm front mount area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlight beam image poor
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis holed and corroded ( radius arm rear mount area ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Front prop rear uj (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis corroded within 30cms mounting point (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger corroded within 30cms mounting point (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
both rear shock absorber base rubbers perishing
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rears (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe missing (7.1.2)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both rears (2.7.4)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
rear x member rusting
slight leak steering box
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
both front shocks slightly weak
some brake pipes on frony corroding
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L510 BGV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 L510 BGV, 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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L510 BGV is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.
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