MOT Status
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220,528 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Front coil spring corroded And rear (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Front coil spring corroded And rear (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Propshaft universal joint worn.
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Propshaft universal joint worn.
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Prop-shaft universal joint worn
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Steering damper deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside hub seal slight leak
Offside mirror cracked
Oil leak
Rear diff leaking
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside hub seal slight leak
Offside mirror cracked
Oil leak
Rear diff leaking
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Damage to nearside front
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Rear number plate cracked
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Damage to nearside front
Front bumper damaged
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Rear diff leaking
Rear number plate cracked
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Long handbrake travel
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear plate cracked
Spare tyre defective
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Long handbrake travel
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear plate cracked
Spare tyre defective
ADV REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODING †ADVFRONT PADS LOW †ADV SLIGHT PLAY IN DRAG LINK †ADV OIL LEAK ON ENGINE
adv oil leak from engine †adv oil leaks from o/s and n/s tractor joints †adv light corrosion on chassis †adv front brake hoses cracking †adv front brake pads worn 70
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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G437 SST is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 G437 SST, 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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G437 SST is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.
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