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drivers seat in poor condition
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe split and blowing (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Power steering component leaking drop arm area (2.1.5 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play drop arm joint (possibly loose nut ) (2.1.3 (b) (i))
drivers seat in poor condition
off side and near side rear hubs wet at wheel centres
play in steering mechanism
play in steering mechanism
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick off side and near side rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
underneath of vehicle covered in protective underseal - unable to fully inspect
some play at off side front wheel
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting off side rear chassis rail (6.6.6)
some play at off side front wheel
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front tyre slightly perished
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front tyre slightly perished
Offside Rear tyre slightly perished
Oil leak ()
Rear very end of tail pipe missing
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end loose adjusting locking nut (2.2.B.1d)
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt diff upper support (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front tyre slightly perished
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front tyre slightly perished
Offside Rear tyre slightly perished
Oil leak ()
Rear very end of tail pipe missing
Nearside Rear tyre cracking
Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
steering damper bushes have slight play
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/front sidewalls perishing
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/front sidewalls perishing
offside front tyre side-wall cracking
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside front tyre side-wall cracking
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
shock abbsorber mounting rubbers worn
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
shock abbsorber mounting rubbers worn
all tyres are remoulds
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
all tyres are remoulds
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
slight oil leak hand brake drum
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
condition of steering system
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
nail in tyre
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L837 EOD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 L837 EOD, 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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L837 EOD is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 April 1994.
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