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113,651 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box area (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 (5.3.2 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis both sides and rear cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil slight staining/dampness-all 4 (5.3.2 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis both sides and rear cross-member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear cross-member and rear chassis corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis and rear-cross-member corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Tow hitch removed at time of test
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
body damaged around nearside headlamp area
parking brake lever working near the top of its travel
parking brake only just met required limit
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
body damaged around nearside headlamp area
parking brake lever working near the top of its travel
parking brake only just met required limit
temporary bonnet release fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
body damaged around nearside headlamp area
parking brake lever working near the top of its travel
parking brake only just met required limit
temporary bonnet release fitted
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
temporary bonnet release fitted
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
temporary bonnet release fitted
Rear crossmember corroded
Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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L648 CVH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 L648 CVH, 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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L648 CVH is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.
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