MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,097 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
underside heavly under sealed and filler
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear & centre (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust system insecure rear & front (6.1.2 (a))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength mounting arm brackets & panhard rod bracket corroded & weakened (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides kick-up to offside . European LHD headlights (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged pipe to caliper crushed (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis ( through arch ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear axle arm brackets corroded & weakened (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Towbar component excessively corroded mounting brackets (6.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush insecure (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside front hub cover split
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear shroud missing (4.7.1 (a))
Steering damper bushes oil contaminated/breaking up
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
slight play n/s tre slight play n/s top shocker bush
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s front tyre has some cracks on inside sidewall
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Steering damper bush excessive play
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G421 NSU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 G421 NSU, 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 G421 NSU registered?
G421 NSU is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 August 1989.
Is G421 NSU safe to buy?
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