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125,332 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Floorpan corroded
Nearside Rear Body supports and brackets corroded
Offside Front Floorpan corroded
Offside Rear Body support brackets corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering belt requires adjustment
Rear fog light switch has intermittant fault
Slight play in wiper linkage
Staining and dampness on fuel tank
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Slight corrosion on floorpan
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering belt requires adjustment
Slight corrosion on rear crossmember
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Slight corrosion on floorpan
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering belt requires adjustment
Slight corrosion on rear crossmember
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front O/S and N/S swivel housing has slight misting of oil
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S and N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross-member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust pipe from turbo leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Power steering pump insecure (2.1.5 (d) (i))
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear are corroded at the brake pipe fitting (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S and N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front O/S and N/S swivel housing slight leak
Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
advise handbrake travel
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Transmission oil leaks
Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front n/s + o/s tyres wearing unevenly on inner-edges of tred
Nearside Battery box slightly corroded
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Central Transmission oil leak
Front n/s + o/s tyres wearing unevenly on inner-edges of tred
Nearside Battery box slightly corroded
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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L657 RKU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,395cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 L657 RKU, 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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L657 RKU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 December 1993.
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