MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,977 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Handbrake just passed test will need looking at
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
rear exhaust pipe in poor condition
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
slight play in OSF ball joint from steering box
steering damper worn bush
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front one (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both sides no wheel arch trims fitted ()
battery light on at tick over
Oil leak ()
battery light on
Oil leak ()
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
battery light on
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G137 PCE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 G137 PCE, 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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What year was G137 PCE registered?
G137 PCE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is G137 PCE safe to buy?
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