MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,034 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion under car
Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)
Front Direction indicator not working both sides intermittent (1.4.A.2c)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. spare wheel attached (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing x2 (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings central (6.1.B.2)
Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute both sides (1.4.A.2g)
Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Direction indicators slightly discoloured all front and rear (1.4.A.2f)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides front and rear (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak ()
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
both front hub seals weeping
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings CHASSIS LEG (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings bulk heaD (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Front bumper corroded
Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion WHEEL ARCH (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)
Rear Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
engine oil leak
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both centre and rear chassis weak with corrosion
nearside floor pan/battery tray corroded
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
both centre and rear chassis weak with corrosion
nearside floor pan/battery tray corroded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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G23 HUB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 G23 HUB, 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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G23 HUB is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 5 August 1989.
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