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Fluid leak, but not excessive water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross menber (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive water pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross menber (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel hose leaking leak off pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front play in top swivel hub pivot
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front play in top swivel hub pivot
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
wheels protruding outside the wings of the car
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated fluid leaking (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
wheels protruding outside the wings of the car
Front hub seals has leak
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
front seats in poor condition
play in off side door hinge
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Steering arm modification unsafe arm off steering box loose (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Front hub seals has leak
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulk head (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
front seats in poor condition
play in off side door hinge
Nearside Front hub seal has slight oil leak
Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front drivers door has play in hinges
Offside Front wing damaged
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both rear (1.4.A.2h)
Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides (2.4.A.3)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.2.1f)
Oil leak ()
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
damage to o/s/f wing
Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door post (3.6.C.3)
damage to o/s/f wing
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
damage to o/s/f wing
Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
damage to o/s/f wing
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake caliper locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Advise tow bar wiring exposed
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front number plate cracked
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front number plate cracked
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front brake discs pitted
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front brake discs pitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
offside door mirror cracked
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)
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G433 UHT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.
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 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 G433 UHT, 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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G433 UHT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 11 October 1989.
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