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134,835 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Slight play in O/S/F drive ball assembly
Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting nearside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting offside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Central Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Cab steps in such a condition that it is likely to cause injury corroded (6.2.8 (b))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded and plated bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop arm from steering box (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corroded and plated bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oily (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead corroded and plated (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Chassis corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
both wipers smeary
Central Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt over rear axle (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/s/r shock, n/s/r tie bar and n/s/r spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering column universal joint insecure lower shaft to box (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Both wipers smeary
Chassis corroded
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Lower Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively shaft to box (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Bulkhead corroded and plated (1.1.21 (e) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Front Propshaft universal joint worn
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis (6.6.6)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn
Ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger / body mount (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear bump stop in poor condition
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger / body mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis has surface corrosion to rear (6.1.B.2)
oil leaks from engine and transfer case
Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt pitman arm (2.2.C.1c)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan moving upwards toward servo on bulkhead (6.1.B.2)
Ball joint has slight play pitman arm (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger / body mount (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear bump stop in poor condition
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outrigger / body mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis has surface corrosion to rear (6.1.B.2)
oil leaks from engine and transfer case
Both front floor pans getting rusty.
Chassis rails have surface rust.
Nearside front tyre getting low on tread.
Rear brake hose deteriorating.
Seat belts fraying.
Slight free play at steering wheel.
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Middle chassis rail. (6.1.B.2)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Steering arm from bottom of steering box. (2.2.B.1h)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting Rear chassis (6.6.6) DANGEROUS
Both front floor pans rusty.
Chassis rails have surface rust.
Nearside front tyre low on tread.
Rear brake hoses deteriorating.
Seat belts fraying.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear tyre perished
repairs been made to bulk head
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
repairs been made to rear chassie
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
repairs been made to rear chassie
Engine oil leaks.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.
Slight play in steering system.
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
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G29 GWR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 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 G29 GWR, 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 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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G29 GWR is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1993.
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