MOT Status
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174,818 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Position lamp not working All (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
cracks and splits in tyres side walls
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
cracks and splits in tyres side walls
Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front number plate damaged
nearside front tyre cracking on outside wall
offside rear chassis corroded
some imbalance on rear braking
front number plate in poor condition
front tyres cracking on sidewalls and stone cuts
p.a.s pump seeping oil
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
front number plate damaged
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
nearside rear tyre in poor condition, advise replacing
front number plate slightly damaged
offside headlight image poor
slack at parking brake lever
rear shock absorbers shields corroded away
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
p.a.s pump slightly noisey
rear shock absorber shields corroding away
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
brake pedal rubber worn.
offside and nearside rear spring lower cups heavily corroded.
Propshaft component defective
all tyres getting low in tread.
front exhaust rattle.
nearside front and offside rear tyres low in tread.
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 VDL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red 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 VDL, 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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What year was G274 VDL registered?
G274 VDL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 August 1989.
Is G274 VDL safe to buy?
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