MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,330 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn hockey (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear hockey stick (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering damper (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid incorrect aim (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake back plate missing
Nearside Front wheel hub leaking
Nearside Rear brake back plate missing
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front wheel hub leaking
Offside Rear brake back plate missing
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
steering damper bush worn
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Upper Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Offside Front Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
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G429 TWS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Multi-colour with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 G429 TWS, 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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G429 TWS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.
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