MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,592 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Chassis corroded in various areas
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Driver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.2.D.2c)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS
oil leak engine!
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both n/s & o/s/f "c" arm bushes deteriorating!
rear propshaft rear u'j worn joint "req replacement a.s.a.p
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
drivers rear view mirror missing
nearside & offside front suspension ball joints slight leak
slight oil leak to steering box
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
drivers rear view mirror missing
nearside & offside front suspension ball joints slight leak
slight oil leak to steering box
Lower Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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G288 KYG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 G288 KYG, 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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G288 KYG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 November 1989.
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