MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,856 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
both front axle seals leaking
both rear axle seals leaking
Brake pipe inadequately supported across engine bay (3.6.B.1)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.6.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)
Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis rail (6.6.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Both rear hubs wet
Front number plate fitted to sunvisor
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak ()
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam front axel (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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G42 DSD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 G42 DSD, 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 G42 DSD registered?
G42 DSD is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 16 December 1989.
Is G42 DSD safe to buy?
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