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58,109 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis front & rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
has slight corrosion on chassis in places
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
rear beam rusted but acceptable
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
rear beam rusted but acceptable
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
O/S FRONT DISC SHIELDS MISSING
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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B17 PSW is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1990 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 127,503 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 B17 PSW, 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 36 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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B17 PSW is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 September 1990.
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