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Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases PIPES AND EXHAUST BOXES MISSING (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission HUB SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced X MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))
Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive HUB SEAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))
OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BACKPLATE LOOSE
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front bush on steering ram slight play
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive BOTH FRONT HUB SEALS (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive BOTH FRONT HUB SEALS (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INSIDE (5.2.3 (e))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive HUB (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust system insecure MIDDLE HANGER BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive HUB (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Rear cross member corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play To drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear cross member corroded
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached both top shocker bushes (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Oil leak diff ()
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Front Oil leak sphere ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Central Brake pipe excessively corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Oil leak diff ()
Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Offside Front Oil leak sphere ()
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
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)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside 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)
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SM10 YUS is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
Across all 2010 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 58,096 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 SM10 YUS, 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 16 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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SM10 YUS is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 24 July 2010.
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