MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,373 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front play in front diff
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive wheel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear play in rear diff
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torque bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torque bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front play in front diff
Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive wheel hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear play in rear diff
Central Oil leak, but not excessive transfer (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Bump stops missing
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Bump stops missing
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
battery box needs attension but not in designated area
Oil leak
battery box corroded but not excessive.oil filler cap seal worn.oil leaks
both front tyres close to wear indicators
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
n/s front ball swivel slight play
Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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G346 ADE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 G346 ADE, 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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G346 ADE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 November 1989.
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