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Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Gearbox end (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Body mount at bulkhead has non standard repair
Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Axle tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Gearbox end (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Body mount at bulkhead has non standard repair
Offside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear tack rod end boot. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Drivers footwell. (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Power steering component leaking Steering box. (2.1.5 (a))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both wheel bearings. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Bulkhead/floor has corrosion.
Offside Front Bulkhead has some corrosion.
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bushes. (5.3.2 (c))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Bulkhead/floor has corrosion
Offside Front Bulkhead/floor and body mounting have severe corrosion.
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush at axle. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Bulkhead/floor has corrosion
Offside Front Bulkhead/floor and body mounting have severe corrosion.
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Drivers footwell corroded.
Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Mounting behind front wheel corroded. (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Mounting behind front wheel corroded. (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bushes. (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From steering box. (2.1.5 (a))
Brake disc contaminated Parking brake disc covered in oil. (1.1.14 (b))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Drop arm that bolts onto bottom of steering box. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Drivers footwell corroded.
Nearside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Mounting behind front wheel corroded. (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced Mounting behind front wheel corroded. (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Lower bushes. (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From steering box. (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes on A fame worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Pan-hard bush o/s. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both brake pipe unions that come out of front brake hoses corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front bushes on A fame worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Front Prop shaft joint excessively worn Gearbox end (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
reverse light inop
Centre Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
rear axle casing corroded and leaking
Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
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M101 CAF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.
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 M101 CAF, 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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M101 CAF is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 1994.
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