MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,735 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake pedal travel long
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)
Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
poss brake fluid leak inside nearside rear brake drum
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Slight oil leak n/side rear hub
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Slight oil leak n/side rear hub
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
nearside rear brake dragging
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G278 KKU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 G278 KKU, 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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G278 KKU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 20 September 1989.
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