MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,129 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting n/s and o/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible obscured by ladder (0.1 (b))
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member n/s and o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/f, n/s/f and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
drivers seat for and aft movement seizing
front propshaft slight play
slight play to upper rear diff support bearing/bush
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking around pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
reverse light not working
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel spongy (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.1.2 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting bracket broken away from body (6.1.2 (a))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
reverse light not working
Front propshaft splines worn
reverse light not working
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Front propshaft splines worn
reverse light not working
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear propshaft universal joint excessively worn
Nearside Rear hub seal leaking on to wheel
both rear light lenses faded
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear hub seal leaking on to wheel
both rear light lenses faded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front number plate cracked
Incorrect wattage sidelight bulbs fitted
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front number plate cracked
Incorrect wattage sidelight bulbs fitted
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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G348 VHU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 G348 VHU, 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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G348 VHU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 30 November 1989.
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