MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,187 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
rear crossmember starting to corrode †oil leak at rear transfer box seal
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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G454 GOS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 G454 GOS, 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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How do I check the history of G454 GOS?
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What year was G454 GOS registered?
G454 GOS is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 18 October 1989.
Is G454 GOS safe to buy?
The MOT history for G454 GOS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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