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140,878 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Front Ball Joint Off Steering Box Slight Wear.......... (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Adv Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slight Damage.......... (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Leak To Rear Diff casing.............. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working Central Rear Stop Lamp Inop........... (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Front Ball Joint Off Steering Box Slight Wear.......... (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure Front Registration Plate Insecure.......... (0.1 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Adv Offside Front Seat Belt Webbing Slight Damage.......... (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Leak To Rear Diff casing.............. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger and track control arm support (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust mounting defective Middle box (6.1.2 (a))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis and rear crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember in three places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
chassis undersealed
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front All direction indicators incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
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S820 AJL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
Across all 1999 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 106,873 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 S820 AJL, 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 27 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was S820 AJL registered?
S820 AJL is a 1999 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 February 1999.
Is S820 AJL safe to buy?
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