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168,549 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint tractor joint (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Chassis inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front hub leaking
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine oil leak
nearside rear inside additional spring not located correctly
offside front hub seal leak
front diff oil leak, engine oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis next to shock mount (2.4.A.3)
front diff oil leak, engine oil leak
Front differential leaking oil
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Both front wheels slightly rub on full lock
Driver floor corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering lock not working but has another immoblizer fitted
Tow bar plug socket slightly loose
wiper linkage worn
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
front to rear brake pipe poorly secured
near side rear cab body mounting corroded
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
front to rear brake pipe poorly secured
near side rear cab body mounting corroded
rear axle brake pipes poorly secured
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front registration plate damaged
windscreen wiper mechanism worn
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
front registration plate damaged
windscreen wiper mechanism worn
Both track-rod end gaiters split
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Slight damage to front number plate
Slight play to drop-arm balljoint
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
oil leaking from rear differential
slight front brake imbalance
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Both track-rod end gaiters split
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Slight damage to front number plate
Slight play to drop-arm balljoint
Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
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L61 VGG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 L61 VGG, 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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L61 VGG is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 1993.
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