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Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Steering locking device ineffective link arm to track rod (2.1.3 (d))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside front tyre perished
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear disc`s corroded
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear disc`s corroded
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
fuel tank straps corroded
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
fuel tank straps corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
excess movement in frontprop shaft at axel
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise low resevoir level
advise no front propshaft
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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M829 ONE 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 59.3%.
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 M829 ONE, 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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M829 ONE is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 1994.
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