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144,011 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
GENERLISED CORROSION TO CHASSIS
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced PASSENGER FOOT WELL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
GENERLISED CORROSION TO CHASSIS
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Hub leaking axle fluid
Offside Front Hub leaking axle fluid
Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Hub leaking on to brake disc
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front AXLE END SLIGHT SEPAGE
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front AXLE END SLIGHT SEPAGE
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced PASSENGER FLOOR BATTERY TRAY LIKLEY TO FALL FROM VEHICLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front AXLE END SLIGHT SEPAGE
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front AXLE END SLIGHT SEPAGE
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (suspected copper pipes) (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported multiple along chassis and across rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (suspected copper pipes) (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported multiple along chassis and across rear axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
battery box corroded
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
battery box corroded
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis above damper mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis mount area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened inner face of chassis area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened mount on axle case (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced gearbox cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
reverse light not working
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play sway bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn slight play sway bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front steering swivel oil seals slight leak
front and rear tyres cracked in sidewalls
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front out rigger (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front out rigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering link mount (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front steering swivel oil seals slight leak
front and rear tyres cracked in sidewalls
Centre Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
battery box corroded
chassie patch welded
reverse light not working
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
battery box corroded
reverse light not working
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
hand brake has long travel
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
osf bulk head has slight corrosion
Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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L62 XJR 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 64.3%.
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 L62 XJR, 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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L62 XJR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 October 1993.
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