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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Above axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded All and shocker’s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Modification to towbar/ball assy (serviceable)
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Both suspension bump stops are deteriorated
Reverse light is inoperative
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
rear bump stops corroded
suspension components corroded
chassis has surface corrosion
rear bump stops corroded
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Centre floor corroded and holed.
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Floor corroded and holed.
Offside Front DRAG LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER SPLIT.
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear bump stop rubbers missing.
Steering box has slight play at steering wheel.
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Centre floor corroded and holed.
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Floor corroded and holed.
Offside Front DRAG LINK BALL JOINT DUST COVER SPLIT.
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front floor corroded and holed.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear bump stop rubbers missing.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
rear bump stops missing
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
rear bump stops missing
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
battery tray corroded and holed drain area
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Propshaft component defective
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
wiper blades slightly worn and split
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L662 XRT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 L662 XRT, 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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L662 XRT is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 November 1993.
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