MOT Status
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210,486 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front number plate not in original position
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
rear exhaust rubbers perished/cracking
steering linkage ball joint dust cover slightly perished
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
front number plate not in original position
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm joint (2.1.3 (g) (i))
coolant filler cap is missing
front number plate not in original position
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases starting to blow (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rotten starting to blow (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger to body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases starting to blow (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rotten starting to blow (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer n/s/f front track rod end slight wear.
Nearside Front shock absorber turrets corroding.
Offside Front shock absorber turrets corroding.
minor blow on exhaust tail pipe.
oil leaks on engine, gearbox and diff.
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play n/s/f rear track rod end - tightened lock nut. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer n/s/f front track rod end slight wear.
Nearside Front shock absorber turrets corroding.
Offside Front shock absorber turrets corroding.
minor blow on exhaust tail pipe.
oil leaks on engine, gearbox and diff.
Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both front lower joints have slight play (2.5.B.1a)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage both rear shock absorber top bushes worn (2.7.4)
oil leak
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light both rear stop lights showing white (1.2.1e)
Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint both front lower joints have slight play (2.5.B.1a)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage both rear shock absorber top bushes worn (2.7.4)
oil leak
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Drag link end seriously misaligned catching on bracket under tray (2.2.C.1b)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
O/s/f hub seal weeping
Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Play in both drag link ends.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil leak
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
O/s/f hub seal weeping
Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Play in both drag link ends.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s front swivel joint slight oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Vehicle structure 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 Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (1.5.1a)
Rear Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
fluid seap at o/s/r wheel
o/s/f swivel housing seaping oil
Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G448 DWP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.
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 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 G448 DWP, 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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G448 DWP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 27 October 1989.
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