MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,005 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer skin (Nearside + Offside) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside + Offside (Both bearings also slightly noisy) (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play Close to excess (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Offside Front Body mounting fixings missing (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer skin (Nearside + Offside) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play Nearside + Offside (Both bearings also slightly noisy) (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play Close to excess (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Diff leak
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Diff leak
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside rear diff seal leaking slightly
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Underside and components heavily undersealed
Offside rear hub seal damp
Rear exhaust tail pipe corroded
Slight play in nearside front swivel joint
Exhaust tailpipe corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
LARGE AMOUNT OF PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING.
LARGE AMOUNT OF PLAY IN O/S/F WHEEL BEARING.
O/S/F BODY MOUNTING OUTRIGGER CORRODED.
O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE INSECURE.
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
O/S DIPPED BEAM DIM.
O/S MAIN BEAM DIM.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
N/S/F BRAKE DISC DISTORTED.
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
O/S/F BRAKE DISC DISTORTED.
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
N/S/F BRAKE DISC DISTORTED.
Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
O/S/F BRAKE DISC DISTORTED.
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
STEERING BOX DROP ARM JOINT GAITER SPLIT.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
STEERING BOX DROP ARM JOINT GAITER SPLIT.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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G258 EJL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 G258 EJL, 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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G258 EJL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 8 September 1989.
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