MOT Status
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136,873 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated A frame balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
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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G483 XBC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 G483 XBC, 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 G483 XBC?
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What year was G483 XBC registered?
G483 XBC is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 29 November 1989.
Is G483 XBC safe to buy?
The MOT history for G483 XBC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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