MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,238 miAbove average mileage for this year
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underseal applied
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides body mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides chassi near brake hoses (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Steering component fractured (2.1.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases missing (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides near shocker absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength middle both chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering component casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
underbody corrosion
Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced bulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced shocker mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front door excessively corroded
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor pan (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel leaking from motor (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety front axle leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front door excessively corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Top of coil spring area. Main chassis. (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Top of coil spring area. Main chassis. (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (3.5.1i)
Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Front Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
corrosion rear crossmember
slight oil leak from both front swivel hub seals
slight wear in drag link end
some wear in o/s king pin
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G27 UHU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 G27 UHU, 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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G27 UHU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.
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