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Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis and outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outrigger (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn swivel hub joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front out rigger corroded
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front out rigger corroded
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front out rigger corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
offside front outrigger corroded
rear cross member
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Outer Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
front hub seals damp
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
bonnet damaged
front bulhead badly corroded next to winscreen
front hub seals damp
front steering damper guard badly corroded
fuel tank damp no leak found
general body corrosion
nearside rear door will not open from the outside
both front brake discs corroded
corrosion to nearside front flooring and door post outside of area-needs attention
general corrosion to body around seat belt mountings
nearside door mirror mounting weak
nearside front bulkhead corroded outside of area
offside front seat belt webbing deteriorated
offside front sidelamp secure but not properly mounted
rear brake valve by passed
some rear brake imbalance
some steering free play at steering wheel
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
both front brake discs corroded
corrosion to nearside front bulkhead out of area
general corrosion to body close to seat belt mountings but not excessive
nearside rear anti roll bar outer link slight play
nearside rear shock absorber cover holed and corroded
offside front bumper and mounting weak and on limits.needs attention
offside front seat belt webbing deteriorated
offside front sidelamp secure but not properly fitted to body
offside rear anti roll bar outer link play and bushes worn and play on limits-needs attention
passenger door mirror mounting weak
passenger front door badly corroded and weak on limits and needs attention
passenger side front a post holed at top and needs attention
rear brake lamp switch valve by passed
some rear brake imbalance
some steering free play at steering wheel
both front flexi brake hoses perished
both rear anti roll bar outer link arms some play in bushes and joints
considerable footbrake travel
corrosion to offside and nearside rear door steps and close to seat belt mountings
nearside headlamp adjusters worn and need attention
offside rear anti roll bar centre bush deteriorated
offside rear wheel bearing slight play
rear axle a frame ball joint slight play
some steering free play at steering wheel and close to limits
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front flexi brake hoses perished
both rear anti roll bar outer link arms some play in bushes and joints
considerable footbrake travel
corrosion to offside and nearside rear door steps and close to seat belt mountings
nearside headlamp adjusters worn and need attention
offside rear anti roll bar centre bush deteriorated
offside rear wheel bearing slight play
rear axle a frame ball joint slight play
some steering free play at steering wheel and close to limits
see original advise sheet no. 114293537274 that still applies
Nearside An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside An item not tested (Manual)
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)
Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front brake discs corroded
offside and nearside rear anti rollbar links some play
offside bulkhead corroding
offside rear wheel bearing slight play
rear A frame joint slight play
some rear brake imbalance
some steering free play at steering wheel
steering box slight leakage and on limits
nearside rear shock absorber top bushes worn and on limits
see original advise sheet no. 670745436219
some rear brake imbalance on absolute limits
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
nearside rear shock absorber top bushes worn and on limits
see original advise sheet no. 670745436219
some rear brake imbalance on absolute limits
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
corrosion to offside and nearside body rails
drivers seat belt webbing in poor condition
front brake pads wearing low
some play in steering box output shaft bearing and on limits
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G475 SFE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Cream with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 G475 SFE, 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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G475 SFE is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 August 1989.
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