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Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
SLIGHT TRANSMISSION OIL LEAK
SMALL CHIP IN CENTRE SCREEN
Centre screen has a small chip
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired corroded (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
advise water leak at rear of engine
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
advise water leak at rear of engine
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
screen washers weak
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
screen washers weak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
number plate light slightly dim
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
number plate light slightly dim
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
1. Nearside body support stay broken
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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L696 XVK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 L696 XVK, 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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L696 XVK is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.
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