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transfer oil leak
Front DAMPNESS AROUND BOTH HUBS
GENERAL CORROSION TO CHASSIS AND STEERING / SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
DAMP HUB SEALS
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Track rod 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 Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
Reversing lamp does not emit a steady white light (4.6.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
SLIGHT LEAKING FROM BOTH FRONT HUB SEALS
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box drop arm has play and gaiter perrished (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering damper bush has play(lower) (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering box drop arm has play and gaiter perrished (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering damper bush has play(lower) (2.3 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
both front axle oil seals weeping but not contaminating the brakes
nsf and osf brake pipes corroded
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
rear propshaft rear u/j worn
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)
Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)
rear propshaft rear u/j worn
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing pitman arm ball joint (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front inner brake disks in poor condition
n/s front hub seal leaking
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front inner brake disks in poor condition
n/s front hub seal leaking
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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SW10 VOU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 SW10 VOU, 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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SW10 VOU is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 August 2010.
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