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Nearside Front steering swivel joint weeping oil/grease
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and central crossmembers rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several areas of repairs, some covered (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear u/j of front prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear u/j of rear prop shaft (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front steering swivel joint weeping oil/grease
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot perished/cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and central crossmembers rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced several areas of repairs, some covered (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Excessive play in front axle swivel pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Movement in front axle swivel pins (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At Caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded At Caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Various oil leaks at engine, gearbox, transfer box, swivels (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
chassis coated in underseal
Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
chassis coated in underseal
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements colour and position (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front arbl nut not secure, but pined.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Offside Front arbl nut not secure, but pined.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top and lower d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top and lower d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box arm end boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to rear [joint] (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front swivel ball housing leak
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Recommend Replacement. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play Recommend Replacement. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))
Chassis corroded in parts
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play advance play. advise further investigation (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
various oil leaks
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)
Front Propshaft universal joint worn
Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement set (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak slightly damp (2.2.D.2e)
oil leak at engine
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak slightly damp (2.2.D.2e)
oil leak at engine
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
front prop missing
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
nearside front hub oil leak
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
nearside front hub oil leak
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
front to rear and both front brake pipes corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both front suspension bushes worn
corrosion to n/s+o/s of vehicle (underneath)
front number plate cracked
Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
both front suspension bushes worn
corrosion to n/s+o/s of vehicle (underneath)
front number plate cracked
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight play in n/s track rod end and sreering drag link end
slight play in n/s track rod end and sreering drag link end
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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S10 ATV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 56 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.1%.
Across all 2003 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 86,068 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 S10 ATV, 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 23 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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S10 ATV is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 December 2003.
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