MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,175 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Under side of vehicle undersealed
Central Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
chassis has general corrosion
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Central Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury nearside and offside footwells (6.2.8 (b))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak pipe broke (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top bush (2.7.4)
Nearside rear bump stop missing
Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms all front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear crossmember corroded bun not within 30cm of tow bar
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Offside chassis leg (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Top bush (2.7.4)
Nearside rear bump stop missing
Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms all front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Rear crossmember corroded bun not within 30cm of tow bar
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear near side tyre sise walls starting to perrish also tread now down to 3.5mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm
under side of this vehicle very rusty and corroded
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front exhaust cracked and starting to blow
rear near side tyre sise walls starting to perrish also tread now down to 3.5mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm
under side of this vehicle very rusty and corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
near side rear tyre tread now getting down also side walls starting to perrish
under side of vehicle going rusty
near side rear bump stop missing
near side rear tyre now down to 2.5mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm
small cut tooff side front tyre out side side wall
under side of vehicle going rusty
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
near side rear bump stop missing
near side rear tyre now down to 2.5mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm
small cut to off side front tyre on out side side wall
under side of this vehicle very rusty
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
near rear indecator light len starting to fade
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
near rear indecator light len starting to fade
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
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G173 XAE is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 XAE, 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 XAE is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 12 June 1990.
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