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100,000 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
off side rear indicator lens broken and showing white light to the rear
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
corrosion neatside rear chassis
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
both near side tyres slightly perished
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Propshaft component defective
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Propshaft component defective
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
slight damage to o/s seat belt †slight fault fog lamp switch †chip in screen on limit †slight movement in n/s track rod end †slight wear in drop arm joint †dampness round steering box
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L638 YBJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 L638 YBJ, 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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L638 YBJ is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1994.
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