MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,189 miAbove average mileage for this year
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(Emissions) Manufacturer plate value 0.74
All four tyres perished in area of tread
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
(Emissions) Manufacturer plate value 0.74
All four tyres perished in area of tread
All four coil springs corroded
Mid exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated
Nearside Front Body mounting bracket corroded
Nearside Front Door check strap not connected
Nearside Front Floor panel corroded
Nearside Front Tyre perished in tread area
Nearside Rear Tyre perished in tread area
Offside Front Floor panel corroded
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre perished in tread area
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front floor pans corroded
parking brake light not working
parts of the chassis corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Front both floor pans corroded
Front both swivel hubs leaking
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
parking brake light not working
parts of the chassis has surface corrosion
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber mounting bracket on chassis (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (8.2.3)
Offside front seat belt has slight damage
Rear differential pinion seal leaking
All four coil springs have slight corrosion
Near side front lower swivel hub has slight oil leak
Nearside front brake hose ferule has very slight corrosion
Off side front lower swivel hub has slight oil leak
Off side rear wheel bearing has very slight play
Offside front seat belt has slight damage
Steering damper bush slightly worn
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front steering damper bush slightly deteriorated
Near side front brake hose ferrule corroded
Near side front lower swivel hub has slight oil leak
Off side front lower swivel hub has slight oil leak
Offside front seat belt has very slight damage
Offside rear wheel bearing has slight play
coil spring corroded All four (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
fuel tank bracket corroded
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Centre Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel tank brackets corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Vehicle chassis corroded but not seriosly weakend
steering damper bush deteriorated
Centre Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Center exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front wiper blade deteriorated
Steering damper bush deteriorated
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Very slight damage to offside front seat belt
Very slight leak from power steering reservoir
All four coil springs corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
corrosion on under vehicle chassis and parts
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside front seat belt slightly damaged
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside front seat belt slightly damaged
Nearside front seat belt slightly fluffy
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside front seat belt slightly fluffy
Offside front side lamp slightly fluffy
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside front tyre has very slight cuts to inside sidewall
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre has very slight cuts to inside sidewall
Nearside rear bake slightly binding
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Rear Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
rear diff leak
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G241 PFJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 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 G241 PFJ, 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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G241 PFJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.
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