MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,640 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.74 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
o/s/f outer hub seal has slight leek
underside of vehicle corroded in parts
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Seat belt not functioning as intended rear and n/s/f (7.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
o/s/f outer hub seal leaking
underside of vehicle corroded in parts
Offside Front Grease cap broken and leaking grease
Offside Seat base corroded front and rear
Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated Holed (6.2.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis end holed multiple (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Chassis crack on weld marked yellow (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock mount holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Rear chassis holed multiple (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil pressure switch leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Grease cap broken and leaking grease
Offside Seat base corroded front and rear
Nearside Rear cross member holed by corrosioin
Offside Rear cross member holed by corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear tow bar electrical socket insecure
All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
Rear tow bar electrical socket insecure
Both front spheres slight play in top bush
Excessive corrosion near-side front floor pan
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
slight oil leak
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Towbar is so weakened by damage within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached excessive corrosion on rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both front spheres slight play in top bush
Excessive corrosion near-side front floor pan
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
slight oil leak
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear hub cover damaged
Front Oil leak
Front number plate cracked
Offside Front mirror cracked
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen wiper control missing control broken (8.2.1a)
Offside Front mirror cracked
Front number plate cracked
Front Oil leak
Offside Rear brakes not good low reading
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
both front tyres sidewalls cracked
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
both front tyres sidewalls cracked
both front and rear number plates damaged
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G357 TYR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 G357 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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G357 TYR is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 19 October 1989.
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