MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,134 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Tie bar. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
slight oil leak from front swivel hubs
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
slight oil leak from front swivel hubs
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
slight oil leak on near side front hub seal
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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G165 REC is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,492cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 G165 REC, 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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What year was G165 REC registered?
G165 REC is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 February 1990.
Is G165 REC safe to buy?
The MOT history for G165 REC shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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