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Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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 Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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 Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Oil leak, but not excessive front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp illuminating when brakes applyed (4.2.3 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp illuminating when brakes applied (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Oil leak, but not excessive front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front out rigger corroded/holed
Nearside play in steering damper bushes
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
play in lower steering column universal joint
steering box drop arm ball joint boot deteriated
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced head lamp dim (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front out rigger corroded/holed
Nearside play in steering damper bushes
Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
play in lower steering column universal joint
steering box drop arm ball joint boot deteriated
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead/floor (3.6.C.3)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan/tunnel (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers not parking (8.3.1b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to wear indicators (4.1.E.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
condition of welding repairs
corrosion underside
minor exhaust leak
nearside front spot light not working
Fuel tank insecure corrosion to mounting area (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
corrosion underside
minor exhaust leak
nearside front spot light not working
oil leak
corrosion underside
harsh play in steering box
oil leak
stone chips in windscreen
wipers deteriorated (poor condition)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
chassis corroded
steering damper bushes becoming worn
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
chassis corroded
steering damper bushes becoming worn
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
advise: both front axle hub seals are leaking slightly but has not contaminated the front brakes
advise: corrosion to bulk head around brake master clyinder and servo housing
advise: corrosion to offside front floor pan
advise: oil leak from engine gearbox and front axle
advise: rear No.plate is in poor condition
advise: slight corrosion to nearside front chassis leg
advise: slight play in offside front hub bearing
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 component (2.3.3b)
Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
advise: both front axle hub seals are leaking slightly but has not contaminated the front brakes
advise: corrosion to bulk head around brake master clyinder and servo housing
advise: corrosion to offside front floor pan
advise: oil leak from engine gearbox and front axle
advise: rear No.plate is in poor condition
advise: slight corrosion to nearside front chassis leg
advise: slight play in offside front hub bearing
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front hubs damp
brake pedle rubber wearing thin
slight body and chassie corrosion
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
2 very small holes in nearside chassis but only through first skin not right through
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
batery tray coroded but outside areas
chassis genrally very rusty & in poor condition
chassis has several weld patches which are only just acceptable repairs
offside & nearside mirrors cracked but not affecting rear view
offside floor holed but not in prescribed area
Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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 Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
battery tray corroded with holes in it
n/s/f mirror cracked but not affecting the view
o/s/f mirror cracked but not affecting the view
o/s/r mud guard hanging off
oil leak from engine
Both mirror glasses cracked
Clutch pedal faulty doesn't fully return
Front brake pads worn low
Front exhaust pipe multiple pin hole border line pass
Nearside front drive shaft wear evident unable to assess due to being enclosed
Nearside front wheel bearing acceptable play
Offside rear mud flap insecure
Side steps don't stow debateable safety issue
Steering box drop arm gaiter insecure, fixing rim badly damaged
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both mirrors cracked
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front brake pads worn low
Front exhaust pipe multiple pin hole blows border line pass
Nearside front drive shaft wear evident unable to assess due to being enclosed
Nearside front wheel bearing acceptable play
Offside rear mud flap insecure
Side steps don't stow debateable safety issues
Steering box drop arm gaiter insecure, fixing rim badly damaged
clutch pedal faulty doesn't fully return
Front to rear brake pipe corroded
Front tyres badly worn on inner edges, all tyres worn low
Nearside mirror glass cracked
Oil leakage evident both tractor joints, offside worse
Wear evident nearside drive shaft unable to assess due to axle design
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front to rear brake pipe corroded
Front tyres badly worn on inner edges, all tyres worn low
Nearside mirror glass cracked
Oil leakage evident both tractor joints, offside worse
Wear evident nearside drive shaft unable to assess due to axle design
Wiper switch insecure
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
other steel brake pipes rusty
sum play in n/s front hub bearing
Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
Nearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)
Offside Drag link end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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M445 AEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.2%.
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 M445 AEC, 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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M445 AEC is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.
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