MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,432 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Inner Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Signs of corrosion and repairs to complete chassis
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
drivers door in poor condition
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
drivers door in poor condition
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Propshaft component defective
Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
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F473 GHH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
Across all 1989 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 127,912 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 F473 GHH, 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 37 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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F473 GHH is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1989.
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