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Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from engine, diffs and also gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine, gearbox and diffs (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
note all 4 wheels just petruding wheel arches
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
note all 4 wheels just petruding wheel arches
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
exhaust fouling chassis
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight cut to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight cut to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
cut in outer wall on N/S/F tyre
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid does not spray screen (8.2.3)
cut in outer wall on N/S/F tyre
offside front wheel bearing noisey
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
offside front wheel bearing noisey
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Parking Brake Binding
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
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L938 XJU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
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 L938 XJU, 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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L938 XJU is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.
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