MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
226,290 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all coil springs are corroded
chassis corroded, offside and nearside rear chassis corroded
corrosion to metal brake pipes
engine overheating
exhaust corroded, forward mounting is broken
foot brake travel. borderline pass
nearside front hub leaking oil close to brake disc
nearside rear brake is binding
offside and nearside front trailing arm forward bushes are worn. in axle
oil leaks
rear crossmember is corroded
steering drop arm ball joint cover is damaged
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a ball joint (2.5.A.3b)
front number plate is damaged
all coil springs are corroded
chassis corroded, offside and nearside rear chassis corroded
corrosion to metal brake pipes
engine overheating
exhaust corroded, forward mounting is broken
foot brake travel. borderline pass
nearside front hub leaking oil close to brake disc
offside and nearside front trailing arm forward bushes are worn. in axle
oil leaks
rear crossmember is corroded
steering drop arm ball joint cover is damaged
corrosion to chassis
foot brake travel
front to rear brake pipe corroded
offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded
offside rear body mounting corroded
parking brake travel
rear diff stabilizer ball joint is worn
rear exhaust corroded
slight play at nearside rear wheel bearing
transmission oil leak
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to chassis
foot brake travel
front to rear brake pipe corroded
offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded
offside rear body mounting corroded
parking brake travel
rear diff stabilizer ball joint is worn
rear exhaust corroded
slight play at nearside rear wheel bearing
transmission oil leak
alternator belt is broken
battery light is on
corrosion to chassis
front diff breather pipe melted and broken
front to rear brake pipe corroded
offside front brake pipe corroded
offside rear anti-roll bar link ball joint is worn
oil leaks
rear brake pipes corroded
rear cross member corroded
rear springs corroded
slight play at nearside rear wheel bearing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at the rear
offside and nearside front brake pipes are slightly corroded
offside and nearside rear brake pipes are slightly corroded
parking brake travel
play at offside rear wheel bearing BORDERLINE PASS
slight footbrake travel
slight play at nearside rear wheel bearing
slight play at offside front swivel housing
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
foot brake travel BORDERLINE PASS
front to rear brake pipe corroded at the rear
front tyre treads are worn on the edges and sidewalls are cracked
offside and nearside rear brake pipes are corroded
offside front seat belt webbing is damaged
slight oil leak
slight play at drop arm ball joint, ball joint boot is split
steering feels rough and heavy
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
foot brake travel BORDERLINE PASS
front to rear brake pipe corroded at the rear
front tyre treads are worn on the edges and sidewalls are cracked
offside and nearside rear brake pipes are corroded
offside front seat belt webbing is damaged
slight oil leak
slight play at drop arm ball joint, ball joint boot is split
steering feels rough and heavy
centre rear seat belt webbing is damaged
coolant / oil leaks
leak from power steering resevoir
lift in steering drop arm ball joint
nearside front tyre tread getting low
offside and nearside rear trailing arm forward bushes are worn
offside and nearside rear, front to rear at rear, offside and nearside front on caliper (4) metal brake pipes are corroded
play at offside and nearside rear wheels
play at offside front wheel
slight foot brake travel
slight play in steering
steering damper bushes are worn
steering notchy and stiff lock to lock
windscreen chipped
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
centre rear seat belt webbing is damaged
coolant / oil leaks
leak from power steering resevoir
lift in steering drop arm ball joint
nearside front tyre tread getting low
offside and nearside rear trailing arm forward bushes are worn
offside and nearside rear, front to rear at rear, offside and nearside front on caliper (4) metal brake pipes are corroded
play at offside and nearside rear wheels
play at offside front wheel
slight foot brake travel
slight play in steering
steering damper bushes are worn
steering notchy and stiff lock to lock
windscreen chipped
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion to nearside rear chassis
lift in nearside drag link ball joint
lift in steering drop arm ball joint
slight foot brake travel
slight hand brake travel
slight play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings
Centre Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion to nearside rear chassis
fuel around fuel pump area
lift in steering drop arm ball joint
slight hand brake travel
slight play in offside and nearside rear wheel bearings
wear in nearside drag link ball joint
Nearside Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G351 TYR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 G351 TYR, 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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G351 TYR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.
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