MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,968 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
all tyres cracking
underside of vehicle corroded
Centre rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
all tyres cracking
underside of vehicle corroded
tow bar wiring plug broken
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Propshaft component defective
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
N/S rear reflector cracked
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
brake pedal rubber getting worn
drivers seat belt been trapped in door slight fraying
engine oil leaks
steering box lower bearing worn
slight free play in steering box
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine oil leaks
Front nearside hub leaking oil.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Front nearside hub leaking oil.
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G216 TDV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 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 G216 TDV, 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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G216 TDV is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 17 November 1989.
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