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150,221 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive various minor oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play front steering drag link - nearside hub to steering box arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated wheel feels very notchy when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive various minor oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front oil leak from front axle steering swivel seal
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front 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))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front oil leak from front axle steering swivel seal
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive various leaks, engine, gearbox, steering box, rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front passenger door hinge insecure lower hinge pin broken (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated axle swivel leaking badly (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Fluid leak, but not excessive various leaks, engine, gearbox, steering box, rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Seat belt slightly damaged both sides front, webbing slightly damaged by door catches (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front front axle steering swivel joint leaking grease
Seat belt slightly damaged front seat belts both sides have slight damage to webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak from top hose bleed screw broken (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front front axle steering swivel joint leaking grease
Seat belt slightly damaged front seat belts both sides have slight damage to webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Seat belt slightly damaged both sides front (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam dip and main beam inoperative (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Seat belt slightly damaged both sides front (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
various slight oil leaks, engine, transfer box, steering box
Front position lamp(s) not working both sides (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
various slight oil leaks, engine, transfer box, steering box
Body has slight corrosion nearside bulkhead lower (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box slightly damp (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)
Body has slight corrosion nearside bulkhead lower (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box slightly damp (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
cover missing on n/s front seat belt stalk
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
baby seat fitted to nearside front seat belt. visual check only
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
baby seat fitted to nearside front seat belt. visual check only
number plate light has only one bulb working
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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815 DON is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.
Across all 2004 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 81,117 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 815 DON, 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 22 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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815 DON is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 28 January 2004.
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