Land Rover Defender rust concern

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Francisco03

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Hi everyone.

I’ve recently bought a 2001 Land Rover Defender 90, and after having a more thorough look at the chassis, I’m starting to think it might be a little worse for wear in some areas. It has 11 months of MOT and had no advisories on the MOT for corrosion and overall in most areas, the rust is superficial. However there are a couple of small areas such as the passenger side bulkhead and steering damper area, the rust has gone through. What do you all think of this? I’m hoping it can just be a little welding job there and then. (which isn’t a problem for me!)

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The picture of the rear end with the tubular outrigger looks a bit crispy. It’s either been a bit neglected or it’s been in the sea
Or both!
That is incredibly rusty, hopefully you didn't pay a great deal of money for it.
I would also take a wild guess it doesn't have a proper mot on it.
 
MOT no advisories! Yea right, not a proper mot.
If you can yourself a good tap around with a little hammer will soon show up any serious issues. If not take to someone who can. Quite a bit of crusty stuff down there, spring pan by exhaust looks poor. You could be lucky with this one and have caught it in time to be saved.
 
I would say that looks quite normal for a 14 year old defender that has never had any love.
 
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