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Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
underbody corrosion
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Steering column universal joint has slight play top column uj (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed bottom hinge pin broken (6.2.B.2)
Steering column universal joint has slight play top column uj (2.1.5)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
slight play in offside front swivel
slight play in steering box drop arm ball joint
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear of system broken in two (7.1.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front hub seals damp
vehicle underside becoming deteriorated
Centre Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front hub seals damp
various minor oil leaks
vehicle becoming deteriorated
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Centre Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Upper Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G13 RTB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 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 G13 RTB, 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 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was G13 RTB registered?
G13 RTB is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 September 1993.
Is G13 RTB safe to buy?
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