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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
n/s/f hub seal leaking
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radious arm front two bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring insecure insecurely attached, mounted incorrectly at top (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radious arm front two bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Side repeater not working n/s/f & o/s/f (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s/r & o/s/r trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
n/s/f hub seal leaking
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn A frame bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle panhard rod mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect led bulb (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect led bulb (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn A frame bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Both Front Axle swivel joint Weeping
Front Diff Oil Leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower 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))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Both Front Axle swivel joint Weeping
Front Diff Oil Leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower 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 front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn A frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn A frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front swivel seal weaping
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front swivel seals weaping
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front hub seals slight oil leak.
Oil leak ()
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front hub seals slight oil leak.
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
oil leak
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
nearside front seat belt buckle cover missing
rear brakes low advise repair
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside front seat belt buckle cover missing
rear brakes low advise repair
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
o/s rear hub seal leakuing slightly.
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Both front hub seals leaking slightly.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Both front hub seals leaking slightly.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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M74 DRT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.
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 M74 DRT, 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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M74 DRT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 October 1994.
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