MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,085 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear UJ (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively front UJ (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play drop arm joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery carrier excess corroded, advise replacement ASAP (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted caliper worn and pad fallen through and touching boss of disc (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery carrier excess corroded, advise replacement ASAP (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Electrical wiring insecure chassis (4.11 (a) (i))
Rear Electrical wiring insecure cross member (4.11 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bulk head mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis ( top shock mount ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis ( on top of chassis ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower shock mount on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Suspension component ball joint excessively worn axle joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (d) (i))
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear axle joint locking device missing
all brake pipes poorly made and fitted
poor welds to engine mountings
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
underbody corotation
Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
underbody corotation
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension rod damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mount area area marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Subframe areas marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mount area area marked in yellow (6.1.B.2)
Centre Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering beam not fitted (6.1.A.1)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
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G173 RDM is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 G173 RDM, 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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G173 RDM is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 6 February 1990.
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