MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,028 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
brake servo slight corrosion
heavy waxoyl to underside
surface corrosion to chassis and underside
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber cone (2.4.A.3)
rear seats removed at time of test
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber cone (2.4.A.3)
rear seats removed at time of test
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function mounting corroded (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outrigger (6.1.A.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear chassis cross member (6.6.6)
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering cross member (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering battery tray (6.1.A.1)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Rear bump stops missing.
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight oil leak from box.Steering damper o/s bush worn
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
repeater lamp lenses started to fade †slight movement in drop arm joint †boot insecure
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G470 GVG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 G470 GVG, 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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G470 GVG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.
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