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1992 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,837 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
n/s/f hub leaking
all U/J joints are in need of replacement
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
n/s/f hub leaking
all U/J joints are in need of replacement
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)
fuel tank damp
n/s/f hub seal leaking
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
near side rear tyre has inner side wall damage not deep enough to reach cords or ply .but still advise change.
slight fraying on off side front seat belt webbing.
How Reliable is the Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies?
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J657 LAF is a 1992 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1992 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 87,948 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 17 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J657 LAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J657 LAF is a 1992 Land Rover 90 Defender Turbo Dies, first registered on 30 December 1992.
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