MOT Status
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98,180 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
signs of diesel around fuel pump on engine
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play drop arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front shocker turrets (2.4.A.3)
Both front swievel housings slight leak of oil
Front to rear brake pipe covered in underseal
Gearbox/transfer box slight leak of oil
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside wing mirror slightly loose
Oil leak
Rear diff slight leak of oil
wetness around diesel pump
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Both front swievel housings slight leak of oil
Front to rear brake pipe covered in underseal
Gearbox/transfer box slight leak of oil
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside wing mirror slightly loose
Oil leak
Rear diff slight leak of oil
wetness around diesel pump
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
no rear seat belts - side facing seats
Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
no rear seat belts - side facing seats
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both steel brake pipes across axle beginning to corrode
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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G485 XDG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.
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 G485 XDG, 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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What year was G485 XDG registered?
G485 XDG is a 1989 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 September 1989.
Is G485 XDG safe to buy?
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