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147,714 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A frame (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn front prop rear u/j (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed on lower part of chassis in front of front axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower section of chassis holed and weakend by front axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulkhead holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulkhead holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting holed in front of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mounting turret at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FRONT BULKHEAD CORRODED AT LOWER EDGE.
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS RAIL AS MARKED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS RAIL AS MARKED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength COIL SPRING TOP MOUNTING, AS MARKED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
FRONT BULKHEAD CORRODED AT LOWER EDGE.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated footwell (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated footwell (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened turret (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near spring upper cup (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced top of shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced top of shock mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis holed in front of bolt on crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis where the bump stop was (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis where the bump stop was (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength round back edge of coil spring mounting on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength back axle nearside mounting point corroded and holed where bolted to trailing arm. hole in axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside hub seal leaking
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front swivel seal leak
all 4 tyres perished
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
N/S front hub seal has slight leak.
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
nearside front swivel seal weeping
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
nearside front swivel seal weeping
brake pipes undersealed
nearside front swivel seal leaking
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
nearside front swivel seal leaking
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure 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)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
n/s/f hub seal leaking.
oil leak from around p/steering box
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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L826 KFS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 L826 KFS, 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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L826 KFS is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 October 1993.
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