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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Towbar component fractured (6.1.6 (a))
Towbar attachment likely to become detached (6.1.6 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust system insecure Rubber snapped (6.1.2 (a))
Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Bonnet pull cable sticking but works fine if pushed back. (3.1 (c))
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle mounting for the lower arm and the panhard arm, (small rust hold). (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering colom mounting area rusted next to brake servo mounting area (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panhard rod on the axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Screeching front brakes
Chassis is very rusty
Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
The electrical wiring seems to be none standard in places
vehicle underneath has had a lot of welding in the past
Emissions not tested rear exhaust section missing and down pipe leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Direction indicator not working front and rear (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near stay bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded a pillar (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded footwell (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis near stay bar (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and split pin missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.1.6 (i) (i))
vehicle underneath has had a lot of welding in the past
The underside of the vehicle has rusted areas within and out side of prescribed areas. the underside has a covering of waxoil.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top spring saddle (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member at shock absorber mouning (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top spring saddle (2.4.A.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint at steering pump (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer to tail pipe (7.1.2)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded middle x member excessively corroded at a frame mounting (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm Drop arm is excessively worn and steering box (2.2.B.1b)
Chassis corroded at front offside out rigger
Rear chassis corroded in 2 places
Rear exhaust hanger corroded away but exhaust secure
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
chassis and body patched and undersealed
n/s front oil seal weeping
oil leak
rear silencer mount deterorated
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
chassis and body patched and undersealed
n/s front oil seal weeping
oil leak
rear silencer mount deterorated
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
n/d front swivel hub oil seal leaking
underside corroded and undersealed
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
n/d front swivel hub oil seal leaking
underside corroded and undersealed
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Towbar locking device inadequate (6.6.3b)
Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
chassis heavely undersealed
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
chassis & brake pipes undersealed
offside rear chassis & chassis rail rusted, checker plate fitted across chassis rail
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs are corroded
nearside headlight has slight movement when the engine is ticking over
rear brake discs are corroded
front brake discs are corroded
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside headlight has slight movement when the engine is ticking over
rear brake discs are corroded
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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M972 SWY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 M972 SWY, 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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M972 SWY is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 7 September 1994.
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