MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,804 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front bump stop missing
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front bump stop missing
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
horn insecure
n/s front axle bump stop missing
o/s and n/s rear lower spring cups getting thin and corroded
steering column getting noisey and slight play
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocka mount rotten (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
n/s front axle bump stop missing
o/s and n/s rear lower spring cups getting thin and corroded
steering column getting noisey and slight play
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
steering damper bush worn
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
steering damper bush worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s front axel bump stop missing
Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
Rear Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s front axel bump stop missing
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
rear cross member corroded/holed
Corrosion to centre cross member outside prescribed areas.
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Slight corrosion o/s/f just outside brake prescribed area.
drop arm ball joint boot insecure
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
drop arm ball joint boot insecure
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G427 BEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 G427 BEL, 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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G427 BEL is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 9 October 1989.
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