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MOT History from tests of petrol LAND ROVER DEFENDERs year 1982

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mot history
Pass percent:50.84%
(The average a petrol LAND ROVER DEFENDER year 1982 passes without issue)
Based on:655 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment69
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|37
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively36
Brakes imbalanced across an axle31
Brake pipe excessively corroded27
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|23
Registration plate lamp issues18
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|18
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|18
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|17
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|17
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|16
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|15
Front brake application uneven13
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|13
Registration plate issues13
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|13
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|11
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1a|11
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|10
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|9
Horn not working |1.6.2a|9
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|9
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|8
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|8
Rear brake binding7
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|7
Windscreen washer not working 7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|7
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))7
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside |3.7.C.2|6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|6
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|6
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|6
Battery insecure |1.9.1|6
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|6
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|6
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|5
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|5
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|5
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|5
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Rear brake application uneven5
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|5
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|4
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|4
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|4
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))4
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released4
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|4
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|4
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|4
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))4
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|4
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside |3.7.C.2|4
Windscreen wiper blade insecure4
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|4
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|4
Nearside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|3
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|3
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|3
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|3
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|3
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|3
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|3
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|3
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|3
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|3
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|3
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|3
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.6.C.3|3
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|3
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|3
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|3
Brake pedal spongy |3.3.B.1b|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|2
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Direction indicators not in good working order |function impaired| |1.5.A1b|2
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|2
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play |2.2.B.1g|2
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Indicator switch faulty |1.4.A.1|2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Emissions not tested |7.3.A.1|2
Offside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))2
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak2
Rear Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|2
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated |7.2.4c|2
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement2
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))2
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|2
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort2
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|2
Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|2
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect |1.8.A.1b|2
Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle |8.2.1.2 |f||2
Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid |3.6.G.1f|2
Offside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Fuel pipe leaking |7.2.3|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Nearside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|2
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Parking brake lever insecure |3.1.3b|2
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Front front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|2
Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|2
Brake hose excessively deteriorated2
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|2
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||2
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|2
Power steering component|s| leaking |2.3.3b|2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin excessively loose in its bracket |2.4.B.3a|1
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket rear bolt loose |2.4.B.3a|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin excessively loose in its bracket |2.4.B.3a|1
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Front spring hanger plate not welded completely. |5.3.6 |a| |i||1
Nearside Body mounting fixings missing Central out rigger bolts missing |6.2.2 |c| |i||1
Offside Body mounting fixings missing Central outrigger bolts missing |6.2.2 |c| |i||1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding |1.2.1 |f||1
Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|1
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play |2.6.2|1
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))1
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure |5.3.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Front Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing |4.9.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Offside Rear Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working |3.4 |a||1
Offside Front All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Front Upper Steering column shaft has excessive end float |2.1.3|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|1
Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Inner Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device missing |7.2.4a|1
Offside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))1
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off Too fast |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Lens broken |1.4.A.2f|1
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation |1.1.A.2|1
Headlamp switch faulty |1.7.1|1
Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure U bolts |2.4.B.7b|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin insecure |2.4.G.3a|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |5.2.6|1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor |5.2.6|1
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only |3.1.2|1
Steering box has a significant oil leak |2.2.D.2e|1
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring cracked |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))1
Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))1
Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.7.5c|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Hazard warning switch inoperative |4.4.2 |a| |ii||1
Steering wheel retaining device insecure |2.1.6|1
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration |7.3.A.2c|1
Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function |2.7.2a|1
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users steering knuckle (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users steering knuckle (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Oil leaking excessively from transmission front diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Spare wheel insecure |6.4.2|1
Driver`s door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Brake pedal excessively corroded |3.3.A.1a|1
Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Brake servo inoperative |1.1.10 |a| |ii||1
Stop lamp|s| remains on when the brakes are released |4.3.2 |a| |iii||1
Offside All direction indicators not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Brake performance not tested |1.2.1 |g||1
Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected |1.1.2 |b| |ii||1
Brake servo leaking |3.6.C.1c|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.A.2|1
Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.4|1
Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted |2.4.A.3|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1
Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking cylinder |3.6.A.1|1
Front Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported front to rear |3.6.B.1|1
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure |2.1.2d|1
Front Brake valve leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. |6.7.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Nearside Front passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii))1
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure |2.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Rear Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.2.1b|1
Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings "a"post |6.1.B.2|1
Front Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Axle swivel joint has excessive play |2.5.A.3b|1
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Brake pipe inadequately supported |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off |1.4.B.1f|1
Front Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Direction indicators not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|1
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements nearside and offside |1.4.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected |5.3.6 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot|s| locking device missing |3.1.4b|1
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |3.6.B.3|1
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside |1.8|1
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement |3.3.A.5|1
Nearside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
front brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|1
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear spring mounting |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis x 2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe at hanger broken off |7.1.2|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Speedometer cannot be illuminated |7.8 |c| |ii||1
Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear |5.3.4 |a| |i||1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe area at manifold |6.1.2 |a||1
Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short |1.9.2b|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Intermediate drop arm insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure |1.1.12 |d||1
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation |1.2.1 |d||1
Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications |3.3.C.1|1
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| missing |1.1.A.3a|1
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light |1.2.1e|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring longitudinally displaced |2.4.B.1d|1
Rear Leaf spring fitted in such a way that the axle is misaligned |2.4.B.1e|1
Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red |1.3.2e|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Front Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Stop lamp|s| not working |4.3.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting |6.6.6|1
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely |3.7.C.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket loose |2.4.B.6a|1
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped main |3.6.B.1|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working |4.2.1 |a||1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness |2.2.1 |a| |i||1
Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured |2.4.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened |2.4.B.1a|1
Offside Front Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Nearside Inner Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Outer Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front eye chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear eye chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear eye chassis |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing |8.2.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing |5.2.2a|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))1
Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Brake performance not tested |3.7.A.1|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.B.6d|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye |shackle| |2.4.B.4|1
Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor |3.3.C.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front leaf spring under wheel arch |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring hanger |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring hanger |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring hanger |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 30 cm from shock |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip beam |1.7.5c|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush |2.4.B.2|1
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting offside and nearside |6.6.6|1
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp|s| showing white light to the rear |4.3.3 |a| |ii||1
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure |8.1.1 |b| |i||1
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting |6.2.2 |d| |i||1
Offside Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6|1
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))1
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged |4.2.A.1a|1
Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts |3.6.B.2a|1
Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
Nearside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way |3.7.C.2|1
Rear fog lamp missing |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Passengers seat insecure Backrest (6.2.6 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose |2.2.B.1c|1
Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Fuel tank leaking corroded and leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
All direction indicators not working all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Position lamp switch faulty |1.1.A.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |4.4.1 |a| |ii||1
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Main beam `tell-tale` not working |1.7.4c|1
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure inner wheel arch |1.9.2a|1
Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure inner wheel arch |1.9.2a|1
Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing |1.5.1a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||1
Stop lamp|s| all not working |4.3.1 |a| |iii||1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |4.1.1 |a| |ii||1
Central Front Seat belt buckle missing |7.1.2 |d||1
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded and functionality of the braking system is affected Bulkhead holed at drivers feet |1.1.21 |e| |ii||1
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.3 |a| |i||1
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe holed |6.1.2 |a||1
Nearside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury Corroded ; sharp edges |6.2.8 |b||1
Offside Front Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury Corroded ; sharp edges |6.2.8 |b||1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light |1.3.2e|1
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Outer Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute |1.4.A.2g|1
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Centre Front Passenger`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings |2.2.B.1h|1
Offside front brake juddering severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin |2.5.A.3b|1
Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure |2.4.B.7b|1
Front Service brake application uneven across the axle |3.7.D.2b|1
Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged |3.6.B.2c|1
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Lower Steering box insecure |2.2.B.1a|1
Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1

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