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Both spherical ball seals slight leak
Both spherical ball seals slight leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSFER BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OUTER FACE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSFER BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Transfer box area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Floor excessively deteriorated Boot floor support bracket (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wiper (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wiper (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering Box Drop Arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
swivel hub seals leaking not onto brakes yet
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
swivel hub seals leaking not onto brakes yet
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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M574 HSE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.
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 M574 HSE, 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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What year was M574 HSE registered?
M574 HSE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1994.
Is M574 HSE safe to buy?
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