MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
190,907 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
rear tyres perished and cracked n/s bald on outer edge
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
fluid weep n/s front brake suggest immediate investiagation
minor damage drivers seat belt
rear spring mounts corroded not excessive
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Oil leak
oil seepage around steering box
Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Drag link end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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G435 JWT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 G435 JWT, 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 G435 JWT registered?
G435 JWT is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 December 1989.
Is G435 JWT safe to buy?
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