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Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Repairs carried out to both front floors
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Headlamp aim too far to the right both (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis rails (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Repairs carried out to both front floors
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole (6.1.2 (a))
multiple repairs carried out to chassis
reversing lamp not working
Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced MULTIPLE PATCH REPAIRS TO CHASSIS (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside 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))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust mounting defective dislocated (6.1.2 (a))
Drivers door rebound strap not connected
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
oil leak
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Emissions not tested fuel leaking badly (8.2.2.2 (e))
Fuel system component leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Prop shaft likely to become detached rear uj (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
slight oil leaking engine
Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
slight oil leaking engine
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mount corroded away,but body structure secure (6.1.B.2)
Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component steering box leaking excessively (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release drivers seat buckle not locking (5.2.5a)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread rear number plate has a fracture on it so letters can be miss read (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside 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 Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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M538 MUX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 M538 MUX, 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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M538 MUX is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.
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