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166,905 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Track rod 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 Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective rubbers split (3.4 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective rubbers split (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but still readable (0.1 (b))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment drag link end insecure (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail leaking brake fluid (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged but still readable (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn panhard rod bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sunvizor insecure (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn panhard rod bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Propshaft universal joint worn front propshaft ()
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Propshaft universal joint worn front propshaft ()
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Nearside swivel ball/bearing has slight play.
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Chassis slightly corroded throughout.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Chassis slightly corroded throughout.
Offside Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Several metal brake pipes corroded.
Lower Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front and offside rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside front and offside rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded.
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
rear foglamp lens cracked, but not showing white light.
Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
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L61 YDE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 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 YDE, 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 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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L61 YDE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 April 1994.
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