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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all front lights interacting with each other (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive both front axle hub seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 shock absorbers leaking (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded within 30 cm of seat mount with seatbelt stalks connected to seat base (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements unable to switch sidelights on without headlights (4.2.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp all front lights interacting with each other (4.4.3 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive both front axle hub seals leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all 4 shock absorbers leaking (5.3.2 (b))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front & rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow from middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower floor under passengers seat corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has several small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front & both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front & rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases blow from middle silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower floor under passengers seat corroded
Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front & both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.6mm outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking side wall and tread, 19 years old. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive down side of engine and underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play all (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front suspension arm bush slight play
seats slightly perished
slight play in all wheel bearings
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)
Generally in poor condition
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre cracked/perished on sidewall
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Play both sides in front steering/kingpin
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Front susp mount on chassis sides and underneath (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing Hole in belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)
Front prop rear U J worn
Generally in poor condition
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)
Nearside Holes/corrosion chassis but not in a prescribed area
Nearside Rear Tyre cracked/perished on sidewall
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Play both sides in front steering/kingpin
Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Both sides (2.7.4)
Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (2.6.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SILENCER (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all tyres perished
engine oil leak
gearbox oil leak
rear differental oil leak
vechile muddy underneath
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
cut in tread n/s/r +o/s/f tyres
diff leak
drivers seat worn
front +rear number plates cracked
n/s/f door mirror cracked
whashers poor
front +rear n plates cracked
front diff noisey
mist of oil on both front shocks
n/s/f door mirror cracked
n/s/f tyre perished +on limit
o/s/r tyre perished
oil leak
rear diff leak
slight play in rear prop bearing
slight play in stearing
windsreen chipped
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
small cuts in all tyres no cords showing
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
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M806 RAU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 M806 RAU, 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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M806 RAU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1994.
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