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Nearside Front Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper not working motor not working (3.4 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper not working motor not working (3.4 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear shock rubbers deteriorating
Steering box control arm ball joint rubber perished
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear shock rubbers deteriorating
Steering box control arm ball joint rubber perished
Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body chassis structure mounting corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracked (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracked (5.3.2 (c))
front and rear coil springs very corroded
general underneath body and chassis corrosion
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
front and rear coil springs very corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both sides rear shock absorber lower rubber bushes perished
offside rear suspension bump stop missing
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
all tyres perished
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion in front and rear no plates
Front Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
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L582 BPL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 L582 BPL, 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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L582 BPL is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 August 1993.
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