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Rear exhaust pipe mount broken
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front hub seals leaking
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside door frame corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust moount rubbers deteriorated
turbo feed pipe damaged
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front hub seals leaking
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside door frame corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box mount welds broken
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust rubbers deteriorated
turbo oil feed pipe damaged
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front hub seals leaking
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside door frame corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box mount welds broken
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out riggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
exhaust rubbers deteriorated
turbo oil feed pipe damaged
Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front hub seal leaking
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front body cab corroded outside prescribed area
Offside door frame corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust pipe mount broken
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
turbo oil feed pipe damaged
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front hub seals leaking
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside body cab corroded outside prescribed area
Offside door frame corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive general (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust pipe mount broken
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
turbo oil feed pipe damaged
Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front hub seals leaking
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside body cab corroded outside prescribed area
Offside door frame corroded
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
general oil leaks
turbo oil feed pipe damaged
Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front door frame corroded
Offside body cab corroded outside prescribed area
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rails and outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
general oil leaks
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front door frame corroded
Offside body cab corroded outside prescribed area
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rails and outriggers (6.1.1 (c) (i))
general oil leaks
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside door frame corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear chassis rails corroded
body cab corroded not within perscribed area
chassis rails and outriggers corroded
general oil leaks
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside central outrigger from chassis corroded
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside door frame corroded
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear chassis rails corroded
body cab corroded not within perscribed area
chassis rails and outriggers corroded
general oil leaks
Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside central outrigger from chassis rail corroded
Offside door frame corroded
Rear chassis rail corroded by body mounts
chassis rails and outriggers corroded
general oil leaks
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by front tie arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by rear tie arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt A frame (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside central outrigger from chassis rail corroded
Offside Rear chassis rail corroded by body mount
Offside door frame corroded
chassis rails and outriggers corroded
general oil leaks
GENERAL OIL LEAKS
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT TO REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSS MEMBER (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS MEMBER (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting CHASSIS MEMBER (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
GENERAL OIL LEAKS
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH FRONT TO REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting BOTH REAR CHASSIS MEMBERS AND REAR CROSS MEMBER (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Genral chassis has surface corrosion
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis near shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL METAL PIPES (3.6.B.2c)
GENERAL OIL LEAKS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Upper Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak
air filter insecure
both front axel swivel seals damp
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Spare tyre defective
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
a frame ball joint dust cover perished on rear axel
both front hub seals damp
engine oil leak
front diff oil leak
gear box oil leak
wipers dont park
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Spare tyre defective
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
a frame ball joint dust cover perished on rear axel
both front hub seals damp
engine oil leak
front diff oil leak
gear box oil leak
wipers dont park
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
underside of vehicle dirty
wipers not auto-parking. poss park switch fault
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
underside of vehicle dirty
wipers not auto-parking. poss park switch fault
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
STRONGLY ADVISE__play in steering coupling shaft U joints
engine oil leak?
front windscreen wiper motor very noisey, wiper blades will not self park
play in steering box drop arm ball joint
poor connections on trailer socket. socket flap missing
rear cross-member sounds soft in spots
rear registration plate is deteriorating
rear service brakes squeal
slight play nearside front swivel joint, both front swivel seals are weeping
stone-chips in front windscreen
there is a U joint type squeek on pulling away
STRONGLY ADVISE__play in steering coupling shaft U joints
engine oil leak?
front windscreen wiper motor very noisey, wiper blades will not self park
play in steering box drop arm ball joint
poor connections on trailer socket. socket flap missing
rear cross-member sounds soft in spots
rear registration plate is deteriorating
rear service brakes squeal
slight play nearside front swivel joint, both front swivel seals are weeping
stone-chips in front windscreen
there is a U joint type squeek on pulling away
Both front hub seals leaking
Chassis out riggers to body corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s/f hub seal weeping
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front wipers split
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel tank damp
oil leak
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
fuel tank damp
oil leak
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M930 RAU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 M930 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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M930 RAU is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 September 1994.
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