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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Fluid leak, but not excessive both swivel housings leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive swivel housings leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Emissions unable to be completed exh leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Bulkhead corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel housing leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive swivel housing leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis & body heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak at central box. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Broken. (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak at central box. (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A-frame ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear propshaft. Rear UJ has slight play. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play A-frame ball joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear propshaft. Rear UJ has slight play. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A Frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer slight leak (6.1.2 (a))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play A Frame ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering box slight movement (2.1.1 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive at oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive at oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Braking system leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1)
Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play at anchorage (2.3.4c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
diff oil leak front
gear box oil leak
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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88 DOJ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 88 DOJ, 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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88 DOJ is a 2004 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 2004.
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