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Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Front Body component insecure wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Body component insecure wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))
Central Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Spare wheel carrier insecure dangerous protrusions (6.1.5 (a))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Entrance/exit step in such a condition as to affect the stability of passengers during use (9.7 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Spare wheel storage bolt protrude as wheel is not fitted
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated Inner face (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Spare wheel storage bolt protrude as wheel is not fitted
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Diff slight leak
Spare wheel mounting studs protrude from tail gate
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Diff slight leak
Spare wheel mounting studs protrude from tail gate
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Centre Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting in several areas marked with chalk (6.6.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded tie bar mount on axle (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded hockey stick mount area on axle (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outrigger by tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box mount (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Registration plate lamp not working one bulb not working (1.1.C.1d)
Direction indicators not working none working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS
Front brake back plates corroded both sides
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front slight play in steering drop arm ball joint
spare wheel missing from rear door leaving mounting studs exposed, could cause injury
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front 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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front prop-shaft worn
osr and nsr cross member corroded
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
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 Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front 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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front prop-shaft worn
osr and nsr cross member corroded
rear exhaust mount broken
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
main rubber bushes on front axle slightly worn os and ns
nsf chassis slightly corroded
spare wheel not mounted on rear door leaving mounting studs protruding
Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
main rubber bushes on front axle slightly worn os and ns
nsf chassis slightly corroded
spare wheel not mounted on rear door leaving mounting studs protruding
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
fuel tank stained but no leak at time of test
Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front 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 Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
fuel tank stained but no leak at time of test
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
spare wheel not mounted on rear door leaving bolts protruding
steering damper bushes worn
steering drop arm joint boot split
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
spare wheel not mounted on rear door leaving bolts protruding
steering damper bushes worn
steering drop arm joint boot split
engine noisy, compression leak
front prop rear UJ worn
rear axle heavily corroded
rear brakes have slightly low effort
spare wheel missing from rear door leaving mounting studs exposed
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
clutch pedal anti slip pad missing
engine noisy, compression leak
front prop rear UJ worn
nsf outer wheel arch has come off
rear axle heavily corroded
spare wheel missing from rear door leaving mounting studs exposed
spare tyre not mounted on rear door leaving bolts protruding
steering damper bushes worn
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
spare tyre not mounted on rear door leaving bolts protruding
steering damper bushes worn
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
osf drag link ball joint has slight play also boot split
park brake lever near end of travel
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
park brake lever close to end of travel
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
park brake lever close to end of travel
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
centre top joint rear axle has slight lift
nsf tyre has deep cut to outer side wall
rear crossmember attatchment to chassis very corroded dangerous to tow
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
nsf outer side wall of tyre has deep cut but does not reach ply or cords
rear crossmember attatchment to chassis areas very corroded advise not to tow with vehicle until repaired
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M945 FTT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.
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 M945 FTT, 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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M945 FTT is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 August 1994.
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