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Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame centre arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated a frame centre arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Adv both front seat belt inertia webbing reels getting poor condition......
Adv coolant level low
Adv rear fuel tank breather pipe poor condition......
Adv rear fuel tank vent pipe poor condition.........
Front Adv surface corrosion to front metal brake lines..........
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight split in dust cover........ (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Adv slight play in rear propshaft u/j...............
Adv both front seat belt inertia webbing reels getting poor condition......
Adv coolant level low
Adv rear fuel tank breather pipe poor condition......
Adv rear fuel tank vent pipe poor condition.........
Front Adv surface corrosion to front metal brake lines..........
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight split in dust cover........ (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Rear Adv slight play in rear propshaft u/j...............
Front Adv both front metal brake lines getting corroded and poor .......
Steering box has seepage Slight leak from steering box.......... (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Lower drop arm link worn and poor ...... (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axel..... (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake line corroded to offside top chassis rail..... (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded On axel... (1.1.11 (c))
Front Adv both front metal brake lines getting corroded and poor .......
Rear Adv rear prop-shaft u/j needs pumping with grease......
Steering box has seepage Slight leak from steering box.......... (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front swivel joint leaking
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front swivel joint leaking
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Ball joint has slight play Drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Swivel seal slight leak
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A13 GYM is a 2008 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
Across all 2008 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 66,184 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 A13 GYM, 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 18 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was A13 GYM registered?
A13 GYM is a 2008 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 March 2008.
Is A13 GYM safe to buy?
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