MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
243,238 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front brake disc worn
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front brake disc worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Offside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Centre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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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G308 GEY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 G308 GEY, 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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G308 GEY is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 October 1989.
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