MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,395 miAbove average mileage for this year
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front footwells have corrosion
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and previously repaired (3.6.C.3)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front swivel housing has some seepage
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre has perishing in treads
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Body has slight corrosion n//s and o/s outriggers to body (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)
chassis corroded and coated in underseal
front to rear brake pipe undersealed and deteriorated
rear crossmember has corrosion
rear exhaust hanger supported with cable ties
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg to steering damper (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg to steering box (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and previously repaired (3.6.C.3)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front swivel housing has some seepage
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre has perishing in treads
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Body has slight corrosion n//s and o/s outriggers to body (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (3.5.1i)
chassis corroded and coated in underseal
front footwells have corrosion
front to rear brake pipe undersealed and deteriorated
rear crossmember has corrosion
rear exhaust hanger supported with cable ties
Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front tyre has nail in tred
Nearside Front tyre valve perrished
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front bumpstop missing
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front tyre has nail in tred
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside tyre valve perrished
Offside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated/ ferrule slightly corroded
Offside Front bumpstop missing
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Slight play in lower steering colum u.j
steering damper bush has slight play
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired looking pin (3.5.1n)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped n/s + o/s (3.6.B.1)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported brake pipe connector (T-peice) (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front tyre has nail in tred
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside tyre valve perrished
Offside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated/ ferrule slightly corroded
Offside Front bumpstop missing
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Rear bumpstops missing x2
Slight play in lower steering colum u.j
Slight play in rear propshaft u.j
steering damper bush has slight play
Offside rear brake discs inner face corroded
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front number plate cracked
reverse light lens broken
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
front number plate cracked
reverse light lens broken
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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G385 KWU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 G385 KWU, 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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G385 KWU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 2 November 1989.
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