MOT Status
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138,573 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment (1.1.18 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Cab Step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Step corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box slight leak (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Both front tyres worn uneven
General underside corrosion to body
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe union/steering pump (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Axle tramper bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Axle tramper bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Both front tyres worn uneven
General underside corrosion to body
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipe union/steering pump (2.1.5 (a))
Fuel system component leaking Pump area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering box drop arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
Slight play in steering dampener bush
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play strong advise (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member damaged & holed - chalked (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch to floor - chalked (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg - chalked (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both inoperative (8.2.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
both inner sills have corrosion but not excesive or in a load bearing area
nearside front floor is slightly corroded but not excesive
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
propshaft defective
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G243 SFF is a 1990 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 G243 SFF, 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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G243 SFF is a 1990 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 January 1990.
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