MOT Status
ValidMileage
119,156 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
some oil leak on o/s swivel /axel hub to inner brake disc
All hubs slightly damp
OSF+NSR tyres perished and wearing uneavenly
Oil leaks
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
All hubs slightly damp
OSF+NSR tyres perished and wearing uneavenly
Oil leaks
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front propshaft worn
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
rear cross member badly corroded but not within 30cms of prescribed area
Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
rear cross member badly corroded but not within 30cms of prescribed area
Temporary fuel cap fitted
bracket missing of alt
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)
Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine oil leak
fog lamp switch slight worn
front prop shaft u.j joint broken
hazard switch backing plate loose
power steering belt slipping
rear axle oil leak
rear exhaust box hitting chassic
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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G353 ADE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 G353 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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What year was G353 ADE registered?
G353 ADE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 November 1989.
Is G353 ADE safe to buy?
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