MOT Status
ValidMileage
143,704 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
engine/gearbox oil leaks
steering+suspension bushes/gators perished
suspension components corroded
general engine , gear box oil leaks
suspension components corroded
general oil leaks
Front steering component ball joint(s) gator(s) perished , splitting
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
parts of chassis slightly corroded
Oil leak
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
Oil leak
n/s track rod end boot split
o/s rear chassis corroded
rear propshaft worn
Generally rusty in all prescribed areas.
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear differential leaking
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear tyres perished
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear chassis brackets(to body) corroded
Both rear tyres perishing
Both rear wheel bearings have slight play in.
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Slight weep from transfer box and differentials
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Both front brake flexi hose perishing - strong advise.
Both rear tyres perishing.
Both rear wheel bearings have slight play in.
Front to rear metal brake pipes corroding.
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Power steering fluid level low - pipes off of resivior weeping.
Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear prop shaft rear u/j has play in.
Steering box drop arm ball joint gaiter split.
Steering column lower u/j has slight play in.
Transfer box and rear differential leaking.
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
brake pipes starting to rust
front tyres going lumpy
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G274 APM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 G274 APM, 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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G274 APM is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.
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