MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,638 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Slight play in both front swivel housing bearings.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Swivel housing has slight play in bearings.
Oil leak ()
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Swivel housing has slight play in bearings.
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)
osf inner sidewall cracking
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
osf inner sidewall cracking
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
slight damage on brake pedal anti slip
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Lower Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.
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G459 WHP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 G459 WHP, 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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G459 WHP is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 October 1989.
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