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129,597 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
oil seepage from steering box and rear differential
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Welding repairs to chassis
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm triangle bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm triangle bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive pinon seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety swivel leaking on to tyre (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm triangle bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front swivel leak
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm triangle bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive pinon seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front swivel leaking
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes spilt and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front swivel leaking
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes spilt and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinon seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front swivel leaking
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes spilt and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front swivel leaking
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes spilt and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff pinon seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger, chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chalked (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements registration plate excessively deteriorated/delaminated (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre fouling on suspension arm on steering lock (5.2.3 (f))
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded excessively corroded within 30cm of the steering column mounting point (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rear steering arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front evidence of tyre fouling on suspension arm however none found during test
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
oil leak
slight corrosion nearside front chassis
steering box slight seepage
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
oil leak
slight corrosion nearside front chassis
steering box slight seepage
Front number plate faded.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside rear trailing arm bush perished.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear seats not in use.
Slight corrosion nearside front chassis.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush. (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis. (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush bush. (5.3.2 (c))
Front number plate faded.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside rear trailing arm bush perished.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear seats not in use.
Slight corrosion nearside front chassis.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside front seat belt buckle cover missing
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear brake discs moderately corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pad (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear brake discs moderately corroded
engine oil leak rear shockers damp front plate poor front hubs damp
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering box arm ball joint (2.2.C.1c)
Ball joint has excessive play Steering box arm ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front tyres slightly worn on inner edges and perishing
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear brake pads moderately worn
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear trailing arms front bushes perished
Underside muddy and has surface rust
Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak from axles
Rear trailing arms front bushes perished
Underside muddy and has surface rust
engine oil leak
some play in front hubs / oil leak slight from hub seals
tapley brake test
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
four side facing rear seats no belts fitted
slight leak both front hubs
Slight oil leak from from axle pinion seal
Slight oil leak from fron of engine (Crankshaft seal area)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
all four tyres starting to crack
power steering belt loose
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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L958 JAO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Silver 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 L958 JAO, 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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L958 JAO is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1993.
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