MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
67,637 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both front both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))
Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both have movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both feed pipes to brake calipers (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front foot wells corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front both swivel seal leaking
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative hazard switch not illuminating (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside battery tray /seat box corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear cover damaged (4.7.1 (a))
brake servo corroded
center/ rear exhaust in poor condition
general corrosion to underneath
Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction both front wipers don't park (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when indicator in operation (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by brake servo (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Towbar coupling indicator not working nearside indicator /fog light not working (6.1.6 (e))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coil spring corroded both front both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))
Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both have movement (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both feed pipes to brake calipers (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front foot wells corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front both swivel seal leaking
Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative hazard switch not illuminating (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside battery tray /seat box corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear cover damaged (4.7.1 (a))
brake servo corroded
center/ rear exhaust in poor condition
general corrosion to underneath
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both showing signs of corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroding (5.3.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases offside manifold to head (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength battery/storage box (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) and steering box leaking (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Axle swivel joint so worn or insecure in a stub axle that directional stability is impaired both swivel seals leaking (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroding (5.3.2 (b))
slight movement in both front wheelbearings /swivels
both front swivels seal leaking
engine oil leak
general corrosion to chassis
slight exhaust leak
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Passenger's seat insecure seat base (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached and blowing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
general corrosion to chassis
both front swivels seal leaking
Coolant leak radiator ()
Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Reversing lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.6.1 (b))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear unions (7.1.2)
Front fuel hose deteriorating, behind filter
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
park brake warning lamp inoperative
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring base plate (2.4.A.3)
fuel hose into filter deteriorating
slight oil leak
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
rearunion exhaust has minor leak.
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside rear axel 'A' frame bush has slight wear
offside rear suspension bump stop missing
steering box mounts, no tab washers fitted?
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
underside corrodide
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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G397 WAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 G397 WAC, 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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G397 WAC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 14 December 1989.
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