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ExpiredMileage
202,271 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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cover loose on top of steering wheel.
extensive surface corrosion on chassis at centre and rear.
ferrule corroded on rear flexible brake hose.
gaiters spliting on front axle, rear steering bar ball joints.
hole in exhaust in front of rear silencer.
slight damage to both front seat belt webbing, not split.
Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
cover loose on top of steering wheel.
extensive surface corrosion on chassis at centre and rear.
ferrule corroded on rear flexible brake hose.
gaiters spliting on front axle rear steering bar ball joints.
slight damage to both front seat belt webing, not split.
small hole in rear cross member at nearside.
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
extensive surface corrosion on chassis at rear, not holed.
front and rear brake discs corroded.
several small cuts in both seat belts.
slight play in both front wheel bearings.
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Large amount of play in offside front wheel bearing not considered excessive
Metal brake pipes down to front brakes corroded, not excessive
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Steering joint gaitors split
coolant leak
Centre Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
drivers outer door handle damaged
slight play in front swivel hub at offside
Centre Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
drivers outer door handle damaged
slight play in front swivel hub at offside
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Play in o/s/f wheel bearing [slightly more than normal]
Rear number plate figures slihtly unclear to read
Slight lift in rear 'A' frame ball joint
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight oil leak on both front shock absorbers
slight play in both rear bottom shock absorber bushes
surface corrosion on various brake pipes at front and rear
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M766 AHU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 M766 AHU, 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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M766 AHU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 September 1994.
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