MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,719 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coolant leak Rad area ()
Front Lower Both doors mounting corroded
Nearside Front Tractor seal leaking
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak ()
Central Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Joint coming of the steering arm (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Coolant leak Rad area ()
Front Lower Both doors mounting corroded
Nearside Front Tractor seal leaking
Nearside Front Upper Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
not all brake pipes visible
oil leak
rear diff leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play possible hub (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
not all brake pipes visible
oil leak
rear diff leak
Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake pedal spongy
free play at steering wheel
heavy corrosion to bulkhead under brake servo and to front lower floor
prop shaft drum brake has close to excessive free play in bearings
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake pedal rubber worn
brake pedal spongy
clutch pedal rubber missing
corrosion to rear chassis
free play at steering wheel
heavy corrosion to bulkhead under brake servo and to front lower floor
prop shaft drum brake has close to excessive free play in bearings
2nd speed not working wipers
oil leaks all over
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
2nd speed not working wipers
oil leaks all over
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
brake pipes to o/s/f hose & o/s/f caliper corroded
engine oil leaks
pedel rubbers worn
reverse lights not working
steering uj slight wear
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
brake pipes to o/s/f hose & o/s/f caliper corroded
engine oil leaks
pedel rubbers worn
reverse lights not working
steering uj slight wear
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
surface corrosion to chassis
as per previous advisory sheet
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
handbrake has a lot of travel
nearside rear step sill/flooring rusting through
offside front mud flap bracket rusting through
slight play in drag link end
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G104 UMT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 G104 UMT, 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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G104 UMT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.
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