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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member above rear axel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Hand brake has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play To pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Middle of chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member above rear axel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Hand brake has little reserve travel
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play To pitman arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Lower Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Middle of chassis (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Cross member in front of fuel tank (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underseal coving repair (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underseal coving repair (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
exhaust system corroded and blowing
Intermediate drop arm insecure steering box pitman arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Passenger's seat with a defective structure rear of seat runner broken (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under vehicle passenger seat box (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn panhard rod bush, to axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower bulk head corroded but not within a prescribed area
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing not to the cords at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, to flexi above axle (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, not to the cords at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Slight corrosion to nearside rear chassis frame
Slight corrosion to offside rear chassis frame
Small oil leak from offside front swivel joint
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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M237 GJU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 M237 GJU, 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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M237 GJU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 October 1994.
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