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138,963 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering column ball joint: dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Exhaust mounting defective last (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
all chassis corroded / repaired
both front hub seals leaking
Both front hub oil seals leaking oil
Hazard warning switch faulty STICKS ON/OFF (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger seat missing at time of test
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General corrosion to chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Hazard warning switch faulty Switch Sticking In. (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Hub Seal Leaking.
Offside Front Hub Seal Leaking
Passenger Seat Not Fitted Time Of Test.
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Hazard warning switch faulty Switch Sticking In. (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Hub Seal Leaking.
Offside Front Hub Seal Leaking
Passenger Seat Not Fitted Time Of Test.
Both Hub Seals Leaking
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Goes to Calliper. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP ARM. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Both Hub Seals Leaking
Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake performance not tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rigid brake pipe leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded all coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
all chassis corroded/patch repaired
n/s/f hub slightly damp
rear exhaust bracket corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
steering drag link joint poor condition
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Halfshaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
steering drag link joint poor condition
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Centre brake drum insecure (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
slight leek from n/s o/s front swivel joints
slight play in rear shock absorber lower bushes
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WJ10 BKL is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 WJ10 BKL, 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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WJ10 BKL is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 23 March 2010.
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