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73,008 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount behind front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive inner surface of disc (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount behind front wheel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission/transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Back to front (1.1.11 (c))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission/transfer case (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Long pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Long pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (rear section) (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security footwell (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cross axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)
both foot wells/lower bulkhead are corroded and started to hole
both headlamps set to minimum height setting
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
chassis has some damage
front prop shaft front u/j has slight play
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
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)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
steering does not self-centre, indicating a possible problem with the steering system
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
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)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
steering does not self-centre, indicating a possible problem with the steering system
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L642 WEW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 L642 WEW, 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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L642 WEW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.
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