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Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Suspension locking device missing Adjustable panhard rod lock nut (5.3.6 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive Diff pinion seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Slight play between both UJ's and splines (2.2.2 (c))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Axle swivel seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
CAB FLOOR CORRODED
HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP NOT WORKING
WIPERS SLOW
Headlamp aim not tested LIGHT SWITCH NOT WORKING (4.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Passenger's seat insecure FLOOR MOUNTINGS LOOSE (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
CAB FLOOR CORRODED
HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP NOT WORKING
WIPERS SLOW
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front / rear chassis sections corroded
Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear bar (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded centre crossmember box section (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear bar (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
front / rear chassis sections corroded
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear chassis corroded
rear nearside rebound block missing
steering shaft lower u/j to steering box slight play
track rod end rubbers small splits and slight play in steering damper bushes
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
slight damage on drivers seatbelt
slight fault in opening of passenger door from inside
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
play in front prop u/j
slight damage on drivers seatbelt
slight fault in opening of passenger door from inside
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Front Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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G256 RCJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 G256 RCJ, 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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G256 RCJ is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 4 September 1989.
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