MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
72,513 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))
slight play in steering column uj:s
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pump (2.1.5 (a))
slight play in steering column uj:s
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front axle mounts deteriorated
Outer Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened both sides (5.2.2a)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Steering column universal joint has slight play both (2.1.5)
chasis corrosion
exhaust deterirated
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
both steering uj worn
chasis corrosion
exhaust deteriorated
front axle mounts worn
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
exhaust deteriorated
front axle mounts worn
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
both steering uj worn
chasis corrosion
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
chasis corrosion
exhaust deteriorated
front axle mounts worn
Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
chasis corrosion
exhaust deteriorated
front axle mounts worn
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
chasis corrosion
front axle mounts worn
slight play steering uj;s
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
chasis corrosion
front axle mounts worn
slight play steering uj;s
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
o/s drag link end dust cover split
slight play in steering uj"s
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
slight play in steering uj"s
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
slight play in steering uj"s
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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G179 YDG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 G179 YDG, 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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G179 YDG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 October 1989.
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