MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,310 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Central Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Exhaust rear section fouling chassis
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
centre exhaust mount detached
n/s/r suspension bump stop missing
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS
Exhaust rear section fouling chassis
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
centre exhaust mount detached
n/s/r suspension bump stop missing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Steering component slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Oil leak
Engine oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
n/sf sphere slight leak
o/sf brake disc slight corrosion on inner face
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
free-play in front prop-shaft front universal joint
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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G101 NAO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 G101 NAO, 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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G101 NAO is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 October 1989.
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