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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Multiple holes (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases All joints (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases All joints (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering system rubbers starting to split
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Nearside Front Battery insecure battery box rusted (1.9.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
various point of corrosion throughout the body
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
various point of corrosion throughout the body
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front floors corroded
fuel tank mount corroded
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front floors corroded
fuel tank mount corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front suspension turrets corroded
engine/gearbox/front hubs oil leak
front door hinges worn
o/s/f wheel slightly restricted
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front suspension turrets corroded
engine/gearbox/front hubs oil leak
front door hinges worn
o/s/f wheel slightly restricted
Brake disc(s) REAR O/S coroded inside face BUT NOT in such a condition that it is seriously weakened
Centre Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Door hinges - O/S & N/S front play (able to secure doors
Engine/turbo/gearbox oil leaks
Hub seals - FRONT O/S & N/S mist of oil
Propshaft UJ front play in joint
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen seal - split
Brakes - back plate N/S/F slightly deteriated but secure
Diff rear seal leaking oil
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Head lamp - glass lens cracked (not effecting beam image)
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Oil leaks - engine/gearbox
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Suspension front - O/S & N/S slight mist oil axle front
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Brakes - back plate N/S/F slightly deteriated but secure
Diff rear seal leaking oil
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Head lamp - glass lens cracked (not effecting beam image)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Oil leaks - engine/gearbox
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Suspension front - O/S & N/S slight mist oil axle front
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Power steering box is leaking.
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L80 SJE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.
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 L80 SJE, 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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L80 SJE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1994.
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