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201,087 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger behind front wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind rear axle (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security behind front spring mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive from front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated axle (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Both headlamp beams slightly out of focus
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded and rear both sides of vehicle (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Both headlamp beams slightly out of focus
Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
Engine oil leaking slightly around oil filter.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded and rear both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Handbrake lever travel getting high
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside front drive ball leaking oil slightly
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush top bush (2.7.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Diff seal leaking
Centre Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISE, all metal brake pipes starting to corrode.
ADVISE, both front brake hoses starting to perish.
ADVISE, n/s/r outter door handle insecure.
ADVISE, slight leak from rear prop into diff seal.
ADVISE, slight play in both rear wheel bearings.
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear chassis x member corroded
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear chassis x member corroded
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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L961 HAW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 L961 HAW, 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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L961 HAW is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 August 1993.
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