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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Nearside Front passenger door pillar corroded
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Play in front diff drive flange
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front diff seal misting
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front passenger door pillar corroded
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Lower swivel pin play
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear diff seal misting
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Other passenger door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both front swivel hubs are corroding and leaking grease
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front (6.1.2 (a))
Footbrake is low on performance
Handbrake is low on performance
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front footwell areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chasis (top shocker mounting area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater insecure Wing area damaged (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Differential pinion is worn/free play
Steering system slightly rough In operation (2.1.1 (a))
Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Front Prop shaft securing bolt loose Bolts (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Fuel hose leaking Engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Both front swivel hubs are corroding and leaking grease
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front (6.1.2 (a))
Footbrake is low on performance
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front footwell areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chasis (top shocker mounting area) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater insecure Wing area damaged (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Differential pinion is worn/free play
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering system slightly rough In operation (2.1.1 (a))
Engine oil leak.
Excessive wear in rear differential pinon.
N/S/F & O/S/F Footwells corroded
N/S/R & O/S/R Brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Brake discs below minimum thickness
Nearside Front swivel ball pitted. Leaking grease from seal
Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour Lens fading to clear (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting/A frame mounting chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight roughness detected when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake discs below minimum thickness
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens fading to clear (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater insecure Panel damage to wing (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front swivel ball pitted. Leaking grease from seal
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drag link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle coil spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering track tube (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high Headlight bracket damaged (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering box drop arm ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Engine oil leak.
Excessive wear in rear differential pinon.
N/S/F & O/S/F Footwells corroded
N/S/R & O/S/R Brake discs corroded
Nearside Front Brake discs below minimum thickness
Nearside Front swivel ball pitted. Leaking grease from seal
Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour Lens fading to clear (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber mounting/A frame mounting chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight roughness detected when rotated (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake discs below minimum thickness
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured lens fading to clear (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Side repeater insecure Panel damage to wing (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front swivel ball pitted. Leaking grease from seal
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
long handbrake travel
pulls slightly left when braking
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside front king ping has slight movement
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
nearside front tyre inner sidewall damaged slightly
offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly
rear tyres wearing on inner edges
steering wheel cover damaged slightly
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
tow bar electrical socket badly damaged
Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside headlamp guard insecure
tow bar electrical socket badly damaged
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
front brake discs & pads worn
rear crossmember corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
front brake discs & pads worn
rear crossmember corroded
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Propshaft component defective
Nearside Front Radius arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Propshaft component defective
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Propshaft component defective
hand brake travel long
nearside wiper ferrule worn
steering damper bush worn
wiper blades deteriorating
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Propshaft component defective
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
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L980 FOV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 L980 FOV, 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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L980 FOV is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 March 1994.
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