MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,201 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
advise on chip windscreen
Both rear bump stops missing
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Screen damaged outside swept area
body outriggers corroded
nearside front bump stop missing
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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G317 LUA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 G317 LUA, 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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What year was G317 LUA registered?
G317 LUA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1989.
Is G317 LUA safe to buy?
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