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Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake pedal rubber worn
Nearside Front seat belt frayed
Offside Front seat belt frayed
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
body crossmember corroded/holed
fuel tank damp?
o/s/r brake back plate damaged
play in o/s steering damper bush
rear axle 'A' frame front bushes slight play
slight play in rear propshaft front UJ
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated hub seal leaking (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture unsecured/close to wheel (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture unsecured/close to wheel (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
body crossmember corroded/holed
fuel tank damp?
o/s/r brake back plate damaged
play in o/s steering damper bush
rear axle 'A' frame front bushes slight play
slight play in rear propshaft front UJ
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all tyre treads getting low
both front indicator lamps diffused
both rear brake disc backplates damaged
horn tone weak
instrument pod insecure
play in both front seat bases
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box sector shaft worn to the extent that functionality is affected stiff/notchy steering operation (2.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Lower Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on axle (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
all tyre treads getting low
both front indicator lamps diffused
both rear brake disc backplates damaged
horn tone weak
instrument pod insecure
play in both front seat bases
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Outer Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight damage to o/s chassis rail
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
all brake discs slightly worn/corroded
brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn
chassis rails slightly damaged
fuel tank damp?
o/s/r side/brake light lens condensated
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all brake discs slightly worn/corroded
brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn
chassis rails slightly damaged
fuel tank damp?
o/s/r side/brake light lens condensated
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
dirty underside
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine oil leak
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Parking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)
Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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W111 NRN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 W111 NRN, 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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W111 NRN is a 2003 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 December 2003.
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