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163,000 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front floor corroded
Nearside Front pillar/bulkhead
rear crossmember corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
slight corrosion rear x member report only
Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear rear crossmember corroded outer edge
corrosion on underside but not structural
Oil leak, but not excessive Gear Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Under-body of vehicle corroded
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Foot Well (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Gear Box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Under-body of vehicle corroded
OSF bulk head severely corroded but solid at time of test
chassis corroded front to rear but solid at time of test
front and rear suspension components corroded but solid at time of test
Central Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
rear crossmember some corrosion but still structure ok
Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
rear crossmember some corrosion but still structure ok
exhaust corroded
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
exhaust corroded
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bulkhead area (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak engine/gear box ()
nearside front swivel damp
steering box damp
Nearside bulkhead slightly corroded.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings footwell (6.1.B.2)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside bulkhead slightly corroded.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
n/s/r tyre some cuts to tread not deep enough to reach cords
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
n/s/r tyre some cuts to tread not deep enough to reach cords
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Lower Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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L780 LNC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 L780 LNC, 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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L780 LNC is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.
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