MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,244 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear crossmember/rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 1 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
CONDITION OF N/S REAR FLOOR
ENGINE OIL LEAK
N/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL
POWER STEERING FLUID LEAK
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn sway bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Power steering malfunctioning excessively notchey and tight (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
condition of n/s rear floor
engine oil leak
play in steering wheel
power steering fluid leak
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
condition of n/s o/s rear chassis legs at bump stops
oil leak
Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bump stop insecure (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bump stop missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking box (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
condition of n/s o/s rear chassis legs at bump stops
oil leak
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
slight oi l leak from both front spherical joints
various oi leaks
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
slight oi l leak from both front spherical joints
various oi leaks
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both sides (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play Lower universal joint before steering box (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front hub pivot bearing leaking grease
Offside front hub pivot bearing leaking grease
Oil leak
Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside front hub pivot bearing leaking grease
Offside front hub pivot bearing leaking grease
Oil leak
Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
chassis covered in underseal.
surface corrosion to coil springs.
various components have oil on them.
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
chassis heavily corroded
coil springs corroded
hand brake travel high
n s f hub wet with oil
n s r axle bush worn and corroded
o s r shock top ruber worn
oil leaks
previous wellding to rear cross member
rear diff leaking
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
chassis rusty
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
o/s/f brake low efficiency
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
o/s/f brake low efficiency
Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
heavy corrosion chassis and rear axle
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G153 CDE is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
Across all 1990 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 127,503 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 G153 CDE, 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 36 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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G153 CDE is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 June 1990.
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