MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,348 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front tractor joint covered in oil
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front tractor joint covered in oil
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front tractor joint covered in oil
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front tractor joint covered in oil
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion out rigger (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion cross member (6.1.B.2)
brakes pulling to left when testing with decelerometer
all four tyres are cracking
both front swivel joint rubber boots are split and leaking
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
both wiper blades are torn but still clear the screen
slight play in both front swivel joints
slight play in steering damper bush
Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outrigger (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
both wiper blades are torn but still clear the screen
slight play in both front swivel joints
slight play in steering damper bush
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
both front hub seal gaitors split and seeping greases
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
both front hub seal gaitors split and seeping greases
both front hub seals leaking
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tractor joint covers seeping oil
engine oil leak
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
rear exhaust mounting rubber slight perishing
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
all road wheels slight corrsion
nearside front wiper blade slightly split on end
nearside frontwell holed
rear diff leaking gearoil
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
all road wheels slight corrsion
nearside front wiper blade slightly split on end
nearside frontwell holed
rear diff leaking gearoil
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G309 OBU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 G309 OBU, 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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G309 OBU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 3 November 1989.
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