MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
392,991 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front axle spheres leaking oil
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear axle oil leak
oil leak engine area
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front axle spheres leaking oil
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear axle oil leak
oil leak engine area
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded s (3.6.B.2c)
Front front axle spheres leaking oil
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
oil leak from engine
power steering has slight noise when turning
rear axle leaking oil on hubs and axle
Oil leak
offside rear axle leaking oil near hub
rear axle leaking oil
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
nsf and osf axle spheres leaking oil
osf and nsr tyres cracking on tread
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
nsf and osf axle spheres leaking oil
osf and nsr tyres cracking on tread
Oil leak
underside of vehicle has been heavily undersilled.
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
rear axle leaking oil
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
rear axle leaking oil
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
both freont axle spheres leaking oil
brake pedal antislip rubber worn slightly
front axle support bar bush has slight play
offside front tyre has a slice on outer wall
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
both freont axle spheres leaking oil
brake pedal antislip rubber worn slightly
front axle support bar bush has slight play
offside front tyre has a slice on outer wall
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
front and rear numberplate backing has slightly deteriated
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
o/s front tyre perishing
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS
o/s front tyre perishing
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G144 GEX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 G144 GEX, 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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G144 GEX is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1989.
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