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50+ data pointsMOT History
Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting off side rear chassis rusted through (6.1.6 (i) (i))
near side front seat belt buckle damaged
numerous areas of chassis rusting / previously repaired
near side mid chassis outrigger rusting away
oil leaks
several other areas of chassis rusting or has numerous previous repair patches
several suspension and braking components rusting
Fuel tank insecure off side mid chassis outrigger / tank support rusted away (6.1.3 (a) (i))
near side mid chassis outrigger rusting away
oil leaks
several other areas of chassis rusting or has numerous previous repair patches
several suspension and braking components rusting
mid chassis outriggers rusted through
numerous areas of chassis rusting or previously repaired
wipers dont park automatically
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front lower chassis crossmember area next to steering shock absorber (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
chassis mid outriggers quite badly rusting away
front hub oil seals leaking
other areas of chassis rusting / previously repaired
wipers dont park automatically
waxoyl required soon
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt large ball joint above the rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
engine oil is old and low
waxoyl required soon
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play ns and os (2.5.A.3c)
nsf spot light not working
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre also not supported (7.1.2)
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.2.C.1h)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front wheel bearing has slight play ns and os (2.5.A.3c)
nsf spot light not working
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front SEATBELT CATCH NOT 100%
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
OIL LOW
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front SEATBELT CATCH NOT 100%
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
OIL LOW
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
brake pedal rubber starting to split
chassis has some small holes at the front.
thermostat weeping
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
brake pedal rubber starting to split
chassis has some small holes at the front.
oil was low
thermostat weeping
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front suspension tower mountings corroding
nsf tyre has slight cuts to side wall
engine/gearbox oil leaks
slight play in nsf wheel bearing
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
small cut to nsf outer tyre side wall
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
engine/gearbox oil leaks
slight play in nsf wheel bearing
small cut to nsf outer tyre side wall
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
front wipers a little poor
nsf mudflap slightly insecure
power steering box damp
rear shock top bushes deteriorating
wiriung under vehicle slightly insecure
All brake ferrules corroded
Brake pedal anti slip worn
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front differential leaking oil
Front numberplate cracked
Front swivels leaking
General corrosion to underside of vehicle chassis and suspension components.
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
An item not tested (Manual)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
All brake ferrules corroded
Brake pedal anti slip worn
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front differential leaking oil
Front numberplate cracked
Front swivels leaking
General corrosion to underside of vehicle chassis and suspension components.
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
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L71 HKX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 L71 HKX, 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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L71 HKX is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 December 1993.
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