MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
230,055 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
slight play in steering box/drop arm
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
engine, gearbox & rear diff oil leaks
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine, gearbox & rear diff oil leaks
o/s/r towing shackle loose and wearing through chassis
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s/r towing shackle loose and wearing through chassis
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
chassis corrosion
chassis repairs
door mirror security
front hubs leaking
steering box play
body corrosion
Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
body corrosion
chassis corrosion
chassis repairs
front hubs leaking
steering box play
body mounts corroded
chassis corrosion
exhaust touching body at rear
front axle bushes worn
front brake ballance
front hubs leaking oil
front seatbelts damaged
left rear bump stop missing
left rear tyre tread worn on edge
rear brake pipes greased
right headlamp pattern
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Front seatbelts damaged
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body mounts corroded
chassis corrosion
exhaust touching body
front axle bushes worn
front brake balance
front hubs leaking oil
left rear bump stop missing
left rear tyre tread worn on edge
rear brake pipes greased
right headlamp pattern
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G148 XJB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Yellow with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 G148 XJB, 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 G148 XJB registered?
G148 XJB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 August 1989.
Is G148 XJB safe to buy?
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