MOT Status
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203,342 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member/chassis corroded- recommend cross member replaced!!!! (6.6.6)
Steering locking device insecure steering uj bolt loose (2.2.C.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear slight play in wheel bearing
floor section by battery corroded- outside prescribed area!!
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
chassis heavily painted.
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
chassis heavily painted.
f/n/s floor holed
Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)
Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
imballance rear brakes
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
imballance rear brakes
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G447 XFA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 G447 XFA, 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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G447 XFA is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1989.
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