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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear revers light is not working
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe advise replacement (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear revers light is not working
Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
under body bwax oiled not allowing a full inspection of some components
Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust pipe corroded off (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey stick bushes axle end (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting tube mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn a,frame joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired bulkhead to floor (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front outrigger small corrosion hole
both front brake discs getting thin .worn
Rear axle upper mount ball joint has movement
steering box has slightly oil leak
under side of vehicle showing signs of corrison
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to rear (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear axle upper mount ball joint has movement
steering box has slightly oil leak
under side of vehicle showing signs of corrison
Offside Front tyre wearing low on outer edges
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint above rear axle (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Offside Front tyre wearing low on outer edges
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint above rear axle (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
under side of vehicle dirty.
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
under side of vehicle dirty.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section. (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak.
Brake pipe excessively corroded down chassis.front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
Drag link end loose drag link to near side track rod. (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded along chassis. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes. (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded along chassis. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both bushes. (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle. (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint rear joint. (2.4.G.4b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (1.3.1a)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering damper bush. (2.2.B.1h)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section. (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak.
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear cross-member corroded.
Centre Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
Centre Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Lower Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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M923 VCA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Green 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 M923 VCA, 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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M923 VCA is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 November 1994.
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